Coronation
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Coronation, or The Last of the Novels (a high-society detective story) is the eighth book by Boris Akunin from the Adventures of Erast Fandorin series. The action of this novel takes place in 1896, on the eve of the coronation of Emperor Nicholas II. Mikhail, the four-year-old son of Grand Duke Georgy Alexandrovich, has been kidnapped. The kidnapper, calling himself "Doctor Lind", demands the "Count Orlov" diamond, which adorns the imperial scepter, in exchange for the prince. If the deal does not take place, the child will be returned to his parents in pieces. But without the scepter, the coronation cannot take place. Erast Petrovich Fandorin undertakes to save the honor of the monarchy. The story is told in the form of a diary on behalf of Afanasy Zyukin, butler of Grand Duke Georgy Alexandrovich. The book recreates the tragic atmosphere of Russia at the end of the 19th century and describes the Khodynka disaster.
We are pleased to present a new edition of the novel, supplemented by an exclusive chapter "Decoding". In this unique material, Boris Akunin lifts the veil of secrecy over the creation of the book and its characters. In the new chapter, you will learn what inspired the author to write this story, how the main characters and their fates were born, what real events and cultural motives influenced the plot.
We are pleased to present a new edition of the novel, supplemented by an exclusive chapter "Decoding". In this unique material, Boris Akunin lifts the veil of secrecy over the creation of the book and its characters. In the new chapter, you will learn what inspired the author to write this story, how the main characters and their fates were born, what real events and cultural motives influenced the plot.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series The Adventures of Erast Fandorin