Mercury

Daniel Waterhouse, both a brilliant scientist and a strict Puritan, seeks to uncover all the mysteries of the universe. Alchemy is one way to knowledge, but seeing the work of his genius colleagues, Daniel rejects this scientific discipline. Meanwhile, the... King of the Vagabonds, also known as Jack Shaftoe, becomes a European legend thanks to his exploits in search of profit. He rescues the talented Eliza from a Turkish harem, giving her a chance to become a duchess and a spy for the royal family. And this is just the beginning. A historical-fantasy epic with intrigues, adventures, and tensions against the backdrop of the political upheavals of the early 18th century and the emergence of modern science.