The State Counsellor

Main Ideas

• The conflict between revolutionaries and authorities in late 19th-century Russia.
• Intrigues and conspiracies within the upper echelons of power.
• Moral dilemmas and personal motives of the characters.
• The role and influence of secret societies and organizations.
• The challenges and dangers faced by detectives and agents in politically unstable conditions.
• Themes of betrayal, loyalty, and honor.