Punishment of a Hunter: A Leningrad Confidential
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- Synopsis
- The first in a thrilling new series of historical mysteries set in Stalinist Russia‘The most successful retro-detective since Akunin’ LiterraturaMURDER1930s Leningrad. Stalin is tightening his grip on the Soviet Union, and a mood of fear cloaks the city. Detective Vasily Zaitsev is tasked with investigating a series of bizarre and seemingly motiveless homicides.MAYHEMAs the curious deaths continue, precious old-master paintings start to disappear from the Hermitage Collection. Could the crimes be connected?MISTRUSTWhen Zaitsez sets about his investigations, he meets with obstruction at every turn. Soon even he comes under suspicion from the Soviet secret police.The resolute detective must battle an increasingly dangerous politicasl situation in his dogged quest to find the murderer - and stay alive.
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 400 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781782276784
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781782276777
- Publisher:
- Pushkin Press
- Date of Addition:
- 01/17/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Yulia Yakovleva
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Translator:
- Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp