The State Counsellor

Interesting Facts

• The book is part of a series about the adventures of Erast Fandorin, a renowned detective and diplomat.
• The novel is set in 1891, during the reign of Alexander III.
• The plot begins with the murder of Governor-General Khrapov, leading to a complex investigation.
• The book contains numerous historical details that accurately convey the atmosphere of late 19th-century Russia.
• Erast Fandorin uses his deductive skills and knowledge of psychology to solve crimes.
• The novel touches on themes of political terrorism and the revolutionary movement in Russia.
• The book was adapted into a film in 2005, with Oleg Menshikov playing the lead role.