
The Death of Achilles: A Novel
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Mystery
Thriller & Suspense
Action & Adventure
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Format
Taschenbuch
Seiten
336
Sprache
Englisch
Veröffentlicht
Apr 18, 2006
Verlag
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Ausgabe
First Edition
ISBN-10
0812968808
ISBN-13
9780812968804
Beschreibung
In 1882, Erast Fandorin returns to Russia, reeling from the thrill of six years spent navigating foreign lands and unraveling complex mysteries. This time, however, he finds his homeland transformed, steeped in the political tensions and intrigues of the era. With his keen intellect and a flair for diplomacy, Fandorin is drawn into a labyrinth of deception and danger.
The peaceful facade of society crumbles when a series of murders emanates from a seemingly innocuous literary circle, casting doubts and fears among the elite. Secrets buried in the shadows resurface as Fandorin embarks on a gripping investigation to untangle the web binding the dead to the living. Each clue unearthed pulls him deeper into a world where betrayal is common currency and loyalties shift like the wind.
As Fandorin encounters enigmatic figures, his skills as both a detective and a diplomat are put to the ultimate test. He balances the personal with the professional, grappling with the ghosts of his past and the weight of his reputation. The boundaries of friendship and enmity blur, challenging his every assumption about those he holds dear.
Amidst the rising tension, the title's conundrum beckons—what truly constitutes the death of Achilles? As Fandorin races against time, he must confront not only the dangers embodied in his investigation but also the stark realities of life, love, and sacrifice in a world fraught with uncertainty.
The peaceful facade of society crumbles when a series of murders emanates from a seemingly innocuous literary circle, casting doubts and fears among the elite. Secrets buried in the shadows resurface as Fandorin embarks on a gripping investigation to untangle the web binding the dead to the living. Each clue unearthed pulls him deeper into a world where betrayal is common currency and loyalties shift like the wind.
As Fandorin encounters enigmatic figures, his skills as both a detective and a diplomat are put to the ultimate test. He balances the personal with the professional, grappling with the ghosts of his past and the weight of his reputation. The boundaries of friendship and enmity blur, challenging his every assumption about those he holds dear.
Amidst the rising tension, the title's conundrum beckons—what truly constitutes the death of Achilles? As Fandorin races against time, he must confront not only the dangers embodied in his investigation but also the stark realities of life, love, and sacrifice in a world fraught with uncertainty.
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