The Winter Queen

Main Characters and Their Development

• Erast Petrovich Fandorin: A young and ambitious detective starting his career in the police. Throughout the investigation, he shows cleverness, bravery, and persistence, which help him solve the complex case. Fandorin evolves from an inexperienced novice to a confident detective.
• Liza von Ewert-Kolokoltsova: A young and beautiful woman whom Fandorin falls in love with. She becomes entangled in dangerous events and falls victim to criminals. Her tragic fate has a profound impact on Fandorin.
• Ippolit Alexandrovich Zurov: A high-ranking official who plays a significant role in the investigation. He assists Fandorin but also has his own hidden motives and secrets.
• Amalia Kazimirovna Bezhetskaya: A mysterious and alluring woman connected to the criminal organization. She manipulates people and uses them for her purposes. Her relationship with Fandorin is complex and multifaceted.
• Achimas Vannor: The main antagonist, leader of the criminal organization «Azazel». He is intelligent, cold-blooded, and ruthless. Vannor is Fandorin's main adversary and poses a serious threat to him.