The State Counsellor

Main Characters and Their Development

• Erast Petrovich Fandorin - the main character, a state counsellor investigating the murder of General Khrapov. Fandorin is intelligent, insightful, and possesses an analytical mind. During the investigation, he encounters various dangers and intrigues, showcasing his detective skills and moral principles.
• General Khrapov - the murder victim around whom the main action of the book revolves. His murder becomes the starting point for Fandorin's investigation.
• Grigory Grigorievich Grin - a revolutionary who plays a significant role in the plot. He is charismatic, intelligent, and dangerous. His ideals and methods lead to conflict with Fandorin.
• Ksenia Nikolaevna - a young woman connected to the revolutionaries. Her relationships with Grin and Fandorin add emotional depth and complexity to the plot.
• Ivan Brilliantov - the head of the detective police who collaborates with Fandorin in the investigation. He is experienced and pragmatic, but sometimes his methods and views differ from Fandorin's.