Black City by Boris Akunin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Black City by Boris Akunin, Andrew Bromfield THE LATEST NOVEL IN BORIS AKUNINS ERAST FANDORIN MYSTERIESAn action-packed mystery in which the stakes are far higher than ever before: can Fandorin capture a renowned criminal, save the Russian Empire and avoid a global war? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description CRIMEA, 1914 When the Tzars head of security is assassinated, Erast Fandorin is called to investigate: the killer has been overheard mentioning a black city so Fandorin and his trusty companion, Masa, head to Baku, the burgeoning Russian capital of oil. But from the moment they arrive in the city - a hotbed of corruption and greed by the Caspian Sea - they realise someone is watching their every move, and they will stop at nothing to derail their investigation. Having suffered a brutal attack and with Masas life hanging by a thread, Fandorin is forced to rely on the help of an unexpected new ally, and he begins to suspect the plot might be part of something larger - and much more sinister. With war brewing in the Balkans and Europes empires struggling to contain the threat of revolution, Fandorin must try and solve his most difficult case yet - before time runs out. Author Biography BORIS AKUNIN is the pseudonym of Grigory Chkhartishvili. He has been compared to Gogol, Tolstoy and Arthur Conan Doyle, and his Erast Fandorin books have sold over forty million copies around the world. He lives in London and was awarded the Freedom to Publish award at the 2024 British Book Awards. Review The Erast Fandorin detective novels are always meaty, packed with historical detail, old-fashioned in the best sense and intricately plotted. Readers can expect prime Akunin - ingenious, twisty, at times digressive, exotic - a challenge to which his translator, Andrew Bromfield, rises magnificently. - Daily MailOne of the most distinctive characters in historical crime fiction... Twenty years after his debut, Fandorin remains a thoroughly engaging hero - Sunday TimesAkunin is a sensation. He has created a popular hero to equal Sherlock Holmes and James Bond - THE TIMESThe most playful, ingenious historical thriller series in modern publishing - GUARDIAN Long Description CRIMEA, 1914 When the Tzars head of security is assassinated, Erast Fandorin is called to investigate: the killer has been overheard mentioning a black city so Fandorin and his trusty companion, Masa, head to Baku, the burgeoning Russian capital of oil. But from the moment they arrive in the city - a hotbed of corruption and greed by the Caspian Sea - they realise someone is watching their every move, and they will stop at nothing to derail their investigation. Having suffered a brutal attack and with Masas life hanging by a thread, Fandorin is forced to rely on the help of an unexpected new ally, and he begins to suspect the plot might be part of something larger - and much more sinister. With war brewing in the Balkans and Europes empires struggling to contain the threat of revolution, Fandorin must try and solve his most difficult case yet - before time runs out. Review Quote The Erast Fandorin detective novels are always meaty, packed with historical detail, old-fashioned in the best sense and intricately plotted. Readers can expect prime Akunin - ingenious, twisty, at times digressive, exotic - a challenge to which his translator, Andrew Bromfield, rises magnificently. Promotional "Headline" THE LATEST NOVEL IN BORIS AKUNINS ERAST FANDORIN MYSTERIES An action-packed mystery in which the stakes are far higher than ever before: can Fandorin capture a renowned criminal, save the Russian Empire and avoid a global war? Details ISBN1474604447 Author Andrew Bromfield Pages 368 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2019 Translator Andrew Bromfield ISBN-10 1474604447 ISBN-13 9781474604444 Format Paperback Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 891.735 Language English UK Release Date 2019-08-08 Publication Date 2019-08-08 Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-08-05 AU Release Date 2019-08-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123728689;

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