Статский советник

Viac o knihe

Since the publication of a notable mystery featuring Erast Fandorin, Boris Akunin’s historical series has captivated readers worldwide, selling millions of copies and establishing him as one of Russia’s most popular contemporary authors. The first new Fandorin novel available to American audiences in a decade tests the diplomat-detective’s guile and integrity like never before. Set in Moscow, 1891, the story begins with the Governor General of Siberia being secretly transported by train from St. Petersburg. Amid a raging blizzard, a mustachioed official, State Counsellor Erast Fandorin, unexpectedly stabs the general with a dagger inscribed with the initials CG and escapes through the carriage window. Soon, the head of the Department of Security arrives to arrest the real Fandorin for murder. To clear his name, he must uncover the identity of CG and the mole within the government leaking information to a dangerous group. As Fandorin navigates corruption among officials, confronts an unknown enemy, and deals with the advances of a sultry young nihilist, he strives to maintain his morals. This novel is a vibrant and entertaining work from a master of historical intrigue.