Akunin’s largest cycle, in my opinion, is also the most successful. On the one hand, one cannot fail to note the brilliant literary skill of the author, who easily plays with detective techniques. Each new investigation is different from the previous one. The large-scale epic of The Turkish Gambit gives way to Leviathan, where the focus is on a narrow circle of suspects. The ironic “Jack of Spades” is adjacent to the gloomy “Decorator”. In "Coronation" the villains threaten the very top of society - the Romanov family, and in "Death's Lover" the investigation is carried out in the dark quarters of Khitrovka. And at the same time, each novel is fascinating in its own way. In addition, with all the diversity, the works of the cycle form a kind of mosaic, united by the main character, Erast Fandorin. And every new story adds his own touches to the character of the main character, shows us a new side of him.
For all the seeming lightness of the novels, one can feel the author’s serious work on historical sources and Akunin’s good knowledge of the realities of Russian life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. So this cycle also carries a certain educational knowledge. And of course, the detective plots of these stories are very original and intricate. Although I had read a lot of detective stories, Akunin often managed to outsmart me by slipping in completely unexpected solutions to his mysteries. But how happy I was when my guesses turned out to be correct!
So we have before us very high-quality entertaining literature, and in some cases: in “The State Councilor”, in “The Diamond Chariot”, the author even goes beyond this framework, and we see the difficult life choice that faces the heroes.
I got a lot of pleasure from reading these novels. I recommend it even to those who are not avid fans of detective stories.
Rating: 9
I read about half of the series. Overall I'm not happy. The books are easy to read, the colors of the “historical” color play in the sun, however, “the further into the forest...”
If the first two or three novels are still perceived as more or less light detective fiction, then in subsequent editions it begins to look like popular fiction. Most of the popular prints are Japanese, with ninjas and other ridiculous stuff, but Russian popular prints are also quite eye-catching. It is known that Akunin is partial to Japan, but he sneaks this passion into his books in the most ridiculous and unsightly ways. There is only one farce, for Zeus. Although, probably, the average layman will not notice the catch.
The character of Fandorin, after many novels, remains unsolved. It is completely unclear what is in his head, and what relation he has to the world in which he lives. In addition, over time he becomes more and more passive. For example, in “State Councilor” I personally cannot remember a single significant action he performed, the characters do not make decisions themselves but only react to circumstances, there is a feeling of a viscous quagmire.
Rating: 5
It turns out that 17 years have already passed. It's been a while since I accidentally, without thinking twice, bought something unknown to me by an author. It was the book "Azazel". And it was shock and shock. And this was the beginning of love. Love this series. Burning and passionate at the beginning, and somewhat distant after so much time. Oh, how impatiently I waited for the sequels. How hastily he ran to buy new book. And how cool it is now. Before buying, I’ll think a hundred times, is it worth shelling out that kind of money? Should I wait and ask someone to read it? What is to blame for this? Cooling of love relationships, or falling level of the cycle? Or maybe the feeling of novelty and celebration has simply disappeared?
Probably everything is in the compartment. The cycle is still uneven. Some things are clearly better, some things will be worse. And I’m afraid the farther from Azazel, the worse it will become. (“Azazel” is generally like my first love). And, for my taste, the rating can be given perfectly from the first book of the series to “Coronation”. Then I read it from normal to normal.
And why? I have identified one factor for myself (not necessarily that it is the only or main one). This time. Time of action. Time itself, taught to us by the authors, is another active hero of the cycle. I won’t judge how reliably Akunin conveyed the second half of the 19th century, I’m not an expert. But how deliciously he did it! Maybe he made it up, but he’s just breathing in the meantime. And you believe the author that this is how it was in the second half of the 19th century. That there was such a situation, such a life. But in the events described after 1896 this is no longer the case. The author is not given another century. And the hero of the cycle, time, died. And the airiness disappears and... I don’t even know what. Feel? Taste? Don't know. But without the feeling, the taste of time, books begin to lose well. Akunin is an excellent stylist, imitator, hoaxer. And if stylization disappears, then a lot is lost.
The disadvantages include the “embedding” of Fandorin’s adventures into the time periods of the first 7 books. Most of these stories and novellas did not work out. It didn't work out. And it seems to me that it is not for nothing that the seventh novel is called “Coronation, or the Last of the Novels.” The author probably wanted to finish (and my rating of the series would have been a definite 10), but he continued. And, most likely, commerce had an impact. They buy well, the price is high. But it’s not the same anymore. And therefore, reluctantly, I give it a 9. In honor of past merits, and yet in hope of not future ones.
I would like to say a few words about GG. I took him seriously in the first book. For the future detective. And in vain. What is Fandorin? Luck and luck. With a permanent piano in the bushes (on extreme case with Zurov with a pistol). If we talk about adventures, then in world modern culture there is almost a double of it. Bond. James Bond. And what? At first they keep hitting the GG. They catch you and beat you. All plans fall apart, everything hangs by a thread. But! Oops! And GG defeats everyone, puts them on their shoulder. Whereby? Yes, just luck. Luck is his middle name.
As a detective Fandorin... so-so (not a word about luck). Most of his investigations and exposures of attackers end with many suspects being killed, and Fandorin, having said this once, twice, three times, proudly arrests the last one. And for me personally, the GG persona is more comic than serious. Fandorin also has love affairs in common with Bond (James Bond). And wow, he’s a prim, buttoned-up Anglomaniac, and how girls react to him (I smile broadly). In general, sheer luck. In everything.
I consider the latest books to some extent to be failures of the author. This may also be due to the fact that the author changed Fandorin. For after the tragedy in Azazel, in subsequent books a closed, insensitive pedant developed. An Anglomaniac who looks rather disgustingly at his homeland. In the last books we meet almost a jingoist. Moreover, he is often subject to various reflections. Really, I liked the previous Fandorin much more. And I liked how the author teases and sometimes makes fun of his hero. This had its own highlight. Now GG has become... more humane or something. And the light humor disappeared. The hero became more serious. And here I am against this.
I definitely recommend reading it. Everyone. A good time with a good light book is guaranteed. The only thing I want to say is to read strictly as you write the novels. And in no case according to internal chronology.
Happy reading to you.
Rating: 9
Belle Époque... These two French words perfectly characterize the entire cycle of novels about Erast Fandorin. The Belle Epoque formula was born and took root after the First World War and in contrast to its traumatic experience. Therefore, it points to decades of technological progress, economic success, peace in political relations, the flourishing of culture in France, Great Britain, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Russia, etc. after the decline of the 1870-1880s, but at the same time nostalgically marking them as irretrievably gone times.
This is the golden age of automobile manufacturing and aeronautics, boulevards and cafes, cabarets and sea bathing, the heyday of photography, the birth of cinema and the advent of the metro, success natural sciences, latest technologies and medicine, the formation of sociology and ethnography, archaeological discoveries, art nouveau and modernism in the arts and literature, the controversy around the “women’s question” and the beginning of the suffragette movement, the birth of Bolshevism. This is a world that you want to return to... Each of these topics is described in one way or another in the books. Well, Fandorin is generally a connecting image of many main characters of books by other authors of the century before last.
Rating: 10
Frankly, in adolescence I loved detective stories very much - much more than science fiction - and there was no greater happiness in life than lying down with a volume of Agatha Christie, Rex Stout, Erle Stanley Gardner or Chase. I first welcomed the appearance of domestic detective stories (first Neznansky and Topol, later Abdullaev) with both hands, read them avidly and then... Then I stopped, increasingly re-reading Western classics. The efforts of Russian detective writers were very boring, their works looked very pale next to the novels of the masters.
This continued until the moment when Akunin’s “Leviathan” fell into my hands. A perfectly written hermetic detective story, excellent stylization, a memorable hero - what else is needed for happiness? Unless you find a couple more books from the series about Fandorin. And then a few more, and more...
This is what makes me happy - thanks to Akunin’s unique approach (each novel in the cycle is presented in a slightly different subgenre - adventure detective, hermetic detective, political detective, spy, etc.) Fandorin never gets boring. Yes, there are more successful novels, and there are less successful ones - just like any author. All the same, the average level of the books, the skill in implementing the idea, the highest level of stylization are worthy of the highest praise.
Rating: 9
The entire “Fandorin Series” is the view of a modern Russian liberal intellectual on the Russian Empire of the 19th century. 20th centuries This view, as they say, “takes place,” is the right of the author and any free person. You just don’t need to accept the “Akunin-Fandorin” interpretations of the life of the Russian Empire as historical truth. So much has been written and rewritten about the superficiality of Akunin’s works, the freedom of his interpretations, minor and major historical inconsistencies... But is this necessary for the average reader? Apparently not. Score for the “idea”, for the entire cycle. You need to understand literary merits (plot, composition, language, authenticity, characters) for each individual book. But what unites all “Fandorin” works? In my opinion, this is light cursive writing, indicating that the author belongs to the so-called. "pulp-fiction". There is nothing offensive in this either for the author himself or for his fans. This is simply a statement of fact.
Rating: 6
As someone who has mastered all the books in the series, I will say the following. I don't like the central character of the series, Mr. Fandorin.
He's kind of sweet.©
This is his progressive, throughout the series, Japan-mania. Arrogant majesty. I would even accuse him of narcissism.
It is clear, of course, that this is our domestic Sherlock, you know, Bond, with all that it implies. Somehow - incredible mental acuity, amazing attentiveness and deduction, fabulous luck, extraordinary strength, accuracy, etc. and so on. Now, if in the end it turned out that this was a cyborg android from the future, then this would explain a lot.
With all this, the detective component is interesting and diverse, due to constant changes, from work to work.
work, the very type of detective story. This series does an excellent job with the entertainment part, but does not bring anything new to the genre.
Rating: 7
The appearance of Fandorin in the late 90s of the last century, I am not afraid of this word, was an epoch-making event in the literary life of our country. Don't believe me? Let's do deduction. Finally, we have our own hero, in terms of his brightness, recognition and popularity, comparable to the English Sherlock Holmes, Mrs. Marple, the French Commissioner Maigret - THIS R.. TIME. Akunin, by and large, for the first time since our pre-revolutionary classics, revealed and painted with fresh colors the undeservedly forgotten canvas of Russian life of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He brought up a whole, most interesting layer of our history! - THIS IS Y..TWO. Finally, the standard of good detective literature has appeared, impeccable in style and language - THIS IS T...THREE, and there are also four and five...
What else should be noted with pride is that Erast Petrovich, as well as his literary father Akunin, are known and popular not only within our Motherland. For example, in London, the most requested authors in recent years are Dostoevsky and... Boris Akunin. Very nice, damn it!
Rating: 10
I read the first book about the adventures of Erast Fandorin completely by accident - there was nothing to read and I wandered around the apartment, looking for at least something. I didn’t find anything and decided to read something that I didn’t intend to read at all - Detective! I don’t like detective stories at all, but due to the lack of other literature, I started reading.
I started reading without any enthusiasm, but the actions began to develop so quickly that I involuntarily got carried away. In just a couple of days I devoured the book “Azazel”. After reading this part, I was completely sure that the author lived in those times (well, how else to explain such an even, literary language and the plausibility of the 19th century description). Then the cycle began to develop and from the awkward young man grew into a brilliant detective who is able to gracefully solve any crime.
Unfortunately, I haven’t read all the books in this series yet, but so far my favorite is still the first part: Fandorin in it is not yet beaten by life, he is young, and somehow more alive.
In general, I still don’t like detective stories, but Akunin’s series is an exception, because... he is very different from the others modern works that is written with soul.
Rating: 10
I haven’t taken up the series for a long time, I don’t particularly like detective stories and I was afraid to be disappointed in the amazing reviews. And completely in vain. The main character is wonderful, the intrigues are bright, the villains are smart and not at all “cardboard”, and the atmosphere Tsarist Russia- it’s simply impossible to tear yourself away. Akunin’s language and style are Vologda lace, a harmonious beautiful outline is woven loop by loop. It's easy to read and completely captivating.
Rating: 9
In my opinion, Akunin is the number one detective in the CIS, a kind of Ian Fleming and Agatha Christie in one bottle, plus language skills and good literary style. “The Adventures of Erast Fandorin” seems to be the best thing written by the author. The duration of the series leaves the imprint of a kind of noir, which has a good effect on the readability of the works, i.e. Unlike the same adventures of “Fandorin’s grandson” where the plot twists and events seem too fantastic, the author was aiming for nothing less than the place of Dan Brown in the post-Soviet space. And we didn’t live at the end of the 19th century), what is written is taken at face value - so the verdict is for everyone to read!
I once dreamed that my husband would look like Erast Petrovich, when I started a family I realized that he was not for the family.
No woman, no matter how much she loves, can live constantly in fear for her man.
So it’s time for me to understand that this hero can only live on the pages of books.
When I read, I seem to be going through all the adventures with him.
Thank you, Grigory Shalvovich, for these books and for the main character, this is my Hero and the standard for men in terms of endurance, sense of worth and responsibility to themselves and the country.
The end of Fandorin’s life coincided with the end of the life of the Russian Empire, which is no coincidence.
You will no longer meet such men and women as then.
Although I understand with my mind that the nobility is a hindrance.
For me, Fandorin will always be alive, no matter how the epic ends, it’s not for nothing that he believes in the transmigration of souls, maybe they just transmigrated into his grandson.
Rating: no
The cycle is good for everyone, but the main character causes me acute dislike. Handsome, smart, well-mannered, kind in a certain sense... lucky. Perhaps too lucky for this not to start annoying. Lucky in any gambling, always and everywhere - is this possible? Clearly overkill. In “Jack of Spades,” the hero even manages to draw conclusions based on his luck, such as: “If I’m unlucky, the lottery is fake.” Fandorin has too much of everything, all the positive qualities, but at the same time it seems that he doesn’t really feel, but only pretends that he feels, that he is interested in something, that he sympathizes with someone. Somewhere deep inside him there is eternal coldness, and maybe even foulbrood (by the way, his descendant Nikolas Fandorin evoked exactly the same feeling). Russian Sherlock Holmes? Yes, but Holmes had a lot of shortcomings, but where are Fandorin’s? James Bond of the 19th century? Bond, for all his “Mary-ness,” seems to be a man of flesh and blood. And Fandorin is a beautiful porcelain doll in the universe of living people, which is what all the minor characters came from.
One of the best modern writers. He has written many interesting novels. The most famous, and perhaps the most popular work is the series of books “The Adventures of Erast Fandorin”. In this series, the author set himself the goal of writing one detective story per different styles: spy, conspiracy, hermetic, ethnographic detective, and much more.
But the books are interesting not only for the plot and unfolding intrigue, but also for the main character - Erast Petrovich Fandorin. Detective Erast Fandorin embodied the ideal of an aristocrat of the 19th century. In this hero one can find nobility, education, devotion, incorruptibility, as well as loyalty to principles. Erast Petrovich represents the ideal of a man - he is handsome, he has impeccable manners, and he enjoys great success with the ladies, but, nevertheless, throughout the entire series he remained lonely.
Most recently, Boris Akunin released the last book in the series “The Adventures of Erast Fandorin.” And now it's time to get acquainted with all the books in this series.
Azazel
The conspiracy detective story "Azazel" was published in 1998. This book in English translation can be found under the name "Winter Queen". The title of the book corresponds to the name of a hotel in London that appears in the story.
The novel takes place in 1876 in Moscow. Erast Fandorin is a young and attractive detective, he is only 20 years old. He just started working in the police department. On duty, he is faced with a very complicated case. There was a strange murder of a student who is the heir to a large fortune. During the investigation, Fandorin comes across an underground organization, which includes very influential people. Following the trail of the criminal, Erast will encounter very dangerous opponents, which will bring him to the brink of death. But besides dangerous adventures, love awaits the young detective. But first love can be lost forever.
Readers liked the image of the detective so much that the directors could not ignore Erast Fandorin. In 2002, a Russian mini-series of the same name appeared. In the same year, a Hollywood film company bought the rights to film the novel. The film “The Winter Queen” was supposed to be released in 2012, but in April 2012 information appeared that due to expired rights, the film adaptation would never be shown on big screens.
Turkish gambit
The spy detective story "The Turkish Gambit" was published in 1998. This time Boris Akunin decided to talk about the activities of spies, intelligence officers and saboteurs.
The novel takes place in 1877. There is a Russian-Turkish War. The young beauty Varvara Suvorova secretly leaves St. Petersburg for the war zone. Varvara adheres to progressive views. She goes not just to war, but to her fiancé. Her journey began as a fun adventure, but by chance she got stuck in one bad place. It turned out to be a roadside tavern, and random fellow travelers even play cards at it.
Erast Fandorin finds himself in this tavern; due to his nobility, he decides to save young Varya. And then events develop so rapidly that Varya and Erast find themselves at the very epicenter. Secret agent in Russian Empire Erast Fandorin will have to uncover the Turkish conspiracy in order to turn the tide of the war.
In 2005, the film “The Turkish Gambit” was released. The film gained wide popularity and received many prestigious awards.
Leviathan
The hermetic detective story Leviathan was also published in 1998. This time Fandorin will be on the ship, and his main goal will be a treasure hunt.
The novel takes place in 1878 in Paris. Lord Littleby and his servants are murdered in a wealthy mansion in a prestigious area of Paris. The criminal did not take the jewelry, but only took a figurine of God Shiva and a colored scarf. Police Commissioner Gosha, conducting an investigation, finds himself on the Leviathan ship. The killer is definitely on the ship, but who is he? Each of the passengers has their own story and each of them may turn out to be a killer. Erast Fandorin, who ended up on this ship not by chance, decides to help his French colleague. But where will this investigation ultimately lead?
Death of Achilles
This time Boris Akunin decided to write a detective story about a hired killer, which was called “The Death of Achilles.” The book was published, like the previous ones, in 1998.
In 1882, Erast returned to Russia after 6 years of service in Japan. Upon returning to his native land, Fandorin is sent to serve in Moscow. He stays at a hotel where a terrible tragedy occurs. Mikhail Sobolev, nicknamed “Russian Achilles,” is dying in a hotel room. Mikhail Sobolev was the hero of the Balkan campaign. Officers who served under Sobolev claim that the officer died of a heart attack. Erast, who knew Achilles well, sees many inconsistencies and declares to the new superiors that this is not a simple death, but murder. The investigation leads them to meet their old enemy.
Achimas Velde is a mercenary who tried to kill Fandorin in the novel “Azazel”. In this book, Boris Akunin reveals the identity of the hired killer and tells his life story. Fandorin follows the trail of Achimas. But having found the hired killer, Fandorin will face another problem. The detective will uncover a secret that could completely change his life.
Special assignments
The collection “Special Assignments” includes two stories: “The Jack of Spades” and “The Decorator.” The collection was published in 1999.
The story “Jack of Spades” tells about a gang of swindlers. The detective story takes place in 1886. The group of scammers is called the "Jack of Spades", they are very impudent, inventive and confident that they will never be caught. They have pulled off many scams that are amazing in their impudence. The police believe that it is simply impossible to catch daring criminals. But Erast Fandorin himself takes up the investigation. He will not only track down the criminals, but will put them behind bars.
The story “The Decorator” takes place in Moscow in 1989. The bodies of women are found on the nondescript streets of Moscow. They are not just killed, but their throats are cut and removed. internal organs. In this case, the organs are laid out in a certain order. In addition, a kiss imprint is always found on the face or neck of a murdered woman - the special handwriting of Jack the Ripper. Erast Fandorin will have to find the serial killer, because his career is at stake.
Another character Anisiy Tyulpanov appears in these stories. He is an unprepossessing young man, but very capable. Anisiy helps Fandorin with all his might in solving crimes. For the sake of his mentor and the capture of criminals, he is ready to sacrifice even his life.
The political detective story “State Counselor” was published in 1999. This time Fandorin will have to uncover a political conspiracy that could have an impact on the life of the country.
The end of the 20th century, or more precisely 1891, is characterized by revolutionary ideas that were popular among young people. Various revolutionary circles are springing up everywhere. And while some are simply promoting their ideas, others are ready to stage a real riot in order to show the seriousness of their intentions. This is how the group “B.G.” appears. The members of this group work with precision and boldness. They kill the Siberian Governor-General, and the killer, in order to get to his victim, showed documents in the name of Erast Fandorin.
Fandorin, having learned about this, accepts the challenge and begins the hunt for members of the B. group. G.". It remains to be seen who is hiding behind the initials B.G., and also to understand why the most ordinary people became terrorists. Why do they commit their bloody crimes?
In 2005, a film directed by Philip Jankowski was released on big screens. Erast Fandorin was played by Oleg Menshikov. And Nikita Mikhalkov played Pozharsky. The film is very bright and interesting, but has many differences with the original.
Coronation, or the Last of the Novels
The high-society detective story “Coronation, or the Last of the Novels” has appeared on the shelves bookstores in 2000. This time the author turned to the royal family and life in high society.
The detective story takes place in 1896, before the coronation of Emperor Nicholas II. The narration itself is told on behalf of Afanasy Zyukin, the butler of Grand Duke Georgy Alexandrovich. Kidnapped while walking youngest son prince Mikhail, the emperor's cousin, is only 4 years old. The kidnappers demand the diamond from the ceremonial scepter as ransom from the prince and his family. If the jewel is not handed over to the thieves, then little Mika will be returned piece by piece. But if the demands of the criminals are met, the coronation will not take place. Royal family turns to Erast Fandorin for help. The detective will have a difficult time finding Mika, but also finding out who is behind the kidnapping of the child.
Mistress of Death
The decadent detective story "Death's Lover" was published in 2001. main topic This detective became the desire of people to commit suicide.
The novel takes place in Moscow in 1900, where the Lovers of Death club opened. People who voluntarily want to commit suicide go to this club. Club members are sure that life is a punishment sent to them. But to interrupt your earthly life, each member of the club must see a special sign of death, after which the day of suicide will come.
At this time, Masha Mironova, a simple girl who is ready to do anything for her lover, comes to Moscow, including joining a secret society. Now she is not just Masha, but the mysterious Columbine, who even has a pet snake. At the same time, Erast Fandorin decides to put an end to the line of suicides, before which he becomes a member of the “Lovers of Death” club. While Fandorin is trying to find the instigators of this outrage, the suicides continue, and each of them is shrouded in mysticism. Few will be able to escape the deadly club.
Lover of Death
Dickens' detective story "Death's Lover" was published in 2001. The action of this novel develops in parallel with the plot of “Death's Mistresses”.
The main character of this story is nicknamed Death. They called her that for one simple reason - all her lovers die. A simple boy Senka dreams of attracting her attention.
For this purpose, he joins a gang, and then witnesses a series of strange murders. At the same time, he himself is on the verge of death. But by the will of fate, he meets Erast Fandorin, who is ready to help the unlucky boy.
Diamond Chariot
The ethnographic detective story “The Diamond Chariot” was published in 2002. The detective story consists of two volumes: in the first the events unfold in 1905, and in the second in 1878.
The first volume is called “Dragonfly Catcher”. The Russo-Japanese War is in full swing. A network of Japanese agents operates very successfully in Russia. To prevent the Japanese from carrying out their insidious plans, Erast Fandorin is ready to use any tricks. In the same part of the detective story, old heroes who lived on the pages of the detective story “Coronation, or the Last of the Novels” will appear.
The second volume is called “Between the Lines.” The action takes place in Japan in 1878. At this time, young Fandorin served there. In Japan, he meets Midori, a fatal beauty who won his heart and changed his whole life. In this part, the secret of Erast Fandorin’s personal life is revealed, as well as his meeting with his best friend.
In addition, Boris Akunin introduced real historical figures, which add even more spice to the whole story.
Yin and Yang
The experimental play “Yin and Yang” was created in 2005 for the Russian Academic Youth Theater. The play is not included in the series “The Adventures of Erast Fandorin,” but one of the main characters in the play is the famous detective. The play itself exists in two versions: black and white. Depending on the version, some details of the story change.
The plot of the play develops in the estate of a late millionaire near Moscow. His heirs were his niece Inga and nephew Jan. Inge gets the estate and all the capital, and Jan gets just an old fan. Erast Fandorin arrives at the estate and finds out the significance of the fan. This fan is not simple, but it has magical power. One side of the fan is white, the other is black. Depending on which side you turn the fan, either good or bad things will happen. It is from this moment that the hunt for the magic item begins.
Jade rosary
The collection of short stories “Jade Rosary” was published in 2007. In this book, Boris Akunin decided not to start a new investigation, but to tell what Fandorin did in the intervals between the cases described in previous books. The stories are compiled in such a way that the reader can get answers to many questions. For example: where did the jade rosary that Fandorin never part with come from? Why was he called Erast? How did he meet Angelina Krasheninnikova?
The stories reveal minor details that are directly related to the personality of Erast Fandorin and his talent as a detective.
The first story dates back to 1881 and takes place in Yokohama. The final story in the collection covers the period from 1899 to 1900, with characters including Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Arsene Lupine. The book shows the writer's skill in mastering the most different types and subtypes of the detective genre.
The whole world is a theater
The theatrical detective story “The whole world is a theater” was published on December 22, 2009.
The detective story takes place in 1911 in Moscow. Chekhov's widow turns to Fandorin for help, claiming that the young actress Eliza is being threatened serious danger. Fandorin goes to the theater where Eliza is playing main role in the play "Poor Liza". The detective is captivated by the actress’s talent and beauty. Fandorin falls in love with Eliza with all his heart. After the performance, he witnesses Eliza being given a bouquet with a viper. Then Fandorin decides to infiltrate the theater under the guise of a director, but this will not only help the investigation, but will also bring him closer to the girl’s heart. At the same time, murders begin to occur in the theater.
Black city
The novel “Black City” was published in November 2012.
The action takes place in 1914 on the eve of the First World War. Fandorin is located in Baku, a magnificent and terrible city of oil, nouveau riche, fiery terrorists and eastern robbers. This time the detective will have to face a worthy opponent, who may be impossible to defeat.
In this novel, Boris Akunin led many interesting characters who reveal the characteristics of their nationality. Also in this book you can find a rich detective investigation with chases, shootings, kidnappings, suspects that change very quickly until Fandorin reveals the identity of the main criminal.
Planet water
The collection “Planet Water” consists of three stories and was published in 2015.
The first story is called “Planet Water” and, in fact, is a technocratic detective story. The action takes place in 1903. Erast is forced to interrupt an underwater expedition to search for sunken gold in order to take part in the search for a maniac. According to the police department, the maniac is hiding on one of the islands Atlantic Ocean. The detective has to go through the hard way to solve the crime.
The second story or nostalgic detective story is called “The Lonely Sail.” The year is 1906, and Fandorin is investigating the brutal murder of a woman. He once loved this woman. Investigating the death of his beloved woman is very difficult for a detective.
The third story “Where should we sail?” The genre belongs to the idiotic detective story. In 1912, a daring train robbery occurs. Erast Petrovich begins an investigation, the trail leads the detective to the revolutionaries.
Not saying goodbye
The novel “I Don’t Say Goodbye” was published on the 20th anniversary of the publication of the novel “Azazel.” This novel is the last in the series about detective Erast Fandorin.
The novel takes place in 1918. Fandorin has been in a coma for 3 years now. And only his faithful friend and valet are fighting for his life. He is doing everything possible for his recovery. Finds a Chinese healer who conducted healing sessions for 5 months. The result of his treatment was that Fandorin looked healthier, and the detective began to show signs of life. However, doctors are in no hurry to give positive prognoses. Even if Fandorin is able to come out of his coma, no one knows what kind of person he will become. The features of the latest book about Fandorin are references to previous novels. On the pages the reader will meet already familiar characters who played an important role in the life of the talented and amazing Fandorin.
Boris Akunin worked on the creation of the series “The Adventures of Erast Fandorin” for 20 years. During this time, the author not only wrote interesting and exciting detective stories, but was able to create a character who became a true and loyal friend of any reader.
Erast Fandorin is a retired state councilor who served as an official on special assignments under the Moscow General Government. He is a collective image of aristocrats of the 19th century: charming, intelligent, incorruptible - this is how Boris Akunin portrayed him in all his novels.
List of works by year of publishing
Giorgi Chkhartishvili began writing a series of novels about the most interesting and mysterious hero in the literary world in 1998. The first four books - Azazel, The Turkish Gambit, Leviathan and The Death of Achilles - were written in just a few months. The next two novels - "Special Assignments" (a collection of stories "Jack of Spades" and "Decorator") and "State Councilor" were published in 1999. The beginning of the new century was less fruitful for Akunin: he published the book “Coronation, or the Last of the Novels.”
In 2001, the author delighted his fans with the works “Death’s Mistress” and “Death’s Lover.” "The Diamond Chariot" is a novel published in 2003, consisting of the books "Dragonfly Catcher" and "Between the Lines". "Yin and Yang" is a play written specifically for Alexei Borodin, director of the Russian Academic Youth Theater. In the same year, 2006, the author published the book “Jade Rosary.” The collection consists of ten stories. Actions take place in different countries, but mainly in the capital of Russia.
In 2009, Akunin managed to publish his thirteenth book, “The Whole World is a Theater,” and three years later, “Black City.” The press learned that Georgiy Chkhartishvili, aka Boris Akunin, would soon add a fifteenth novel to the list of works about Erast Fandorin.
Appearance of the main character
Erast Fandorin - white-skinned, rather tall, black-haired, with blue eyes and long eyelashes. He wore a “thin black mustache, as if drawn with charcoal.” This part of the face drove not only women, but also men crazy. Sometimes it seems that the author himself (Boris Akunin) admires his fictional hero. A list of works from twelve books demonstrates that Fandorin changes little with age. Thanks to daily gymnastics, he continues to look great even at 50 years old.
Fandorin is incredibly lucky in gambling of any kind. The gift passed to him due to curious circumstances: once his father, having ruined his family because of his addiction to this activity, died as a result. For good luck, Erast Fandorin carries with him a jade rosary, which helps him concentrate.
He speaks English, French, German, Turkish, Bulgarian, Japanese, Spanish and Italian languages, also planned to master Chinese and Arabic. In some books he appeared under different nicknames: he was Naimles, Prince Genji, Kuznetsov, Yumrubash; his friend Count Zurov called him Erasmus, and his classmates called him Hazelnut.
There is even an official website for Erast Fandorin, which contains information about the history of his family, biography and some personal characteristics. Boris Akunin himself gave permission to create the resource. A list of works and news from the author are attached.
Erast Fandorina
The hero's first girlfriend was seventeen-year-old Elizaveta von Evert-Kolokoltseva. By a fateful coincidence, she dies on the wedding day, after which Fandorin acquired gray temples and a manner of stuttering. Two years after the tragedy, Erast meets the courtesan O-Yumi, who gave birth to a son from him. After another 8 years, his romantic relationship with Ariadna Opraksina.
Esther Litvinova was the mistress of the hero in the novel "State Councilor". Princess Ksenia Georgievna Romanova falls in love with Fandorin, but their relationship does not last long due to different characters. A girl under the curious pseudonym Death is next to the hero in the work "Death's Lover". Elizaveta Anatolyevna, who appeared in the novel “The Whole World is a Theater,” gave birth to a son, Alexander, from Fandorin in 1920.
Saadat Validbekova is the last woman from the book “Black City”, in which the hero dies. Boris Akunin could have ended the list of works about Erast Fandorin with the fourteenth novel, but the author decided to continue the cycle with the fifteenth collection “Planet Water,” which will be released soon.
All books about Erast Fandorin (author - Boris Akunin). List of works in chronological order
The first three novels take place in 1876-1878. Next, the author violates the chronology, misses three years of the life of Erast Fandorin and returns to them in latest books. The reader may have some difficulties regarding the semantic perception of the novels, since in each of them there are hints at the yet unknown past and future of the hero. Maybe Boris Akunin was counting on this effect.
List of works about Fandorin in chronological order may look like In a similar way: You should read the first three novels first, then the second story of the book, “The Diamond Chariot.” Next is the first story in the collection, “The Jade Rosary,” and then, “The Death of Achilles.” After this, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the play “Yin and Yang”. Next, read the second to fourth stories from the collection “Jade Rosary”, and then read the story “Jack of Spades”; after that, return to the fifth story in the collection, “The Jade Rosary,” and then to the second part of the collection, “Special Assignments.”
After this, chronologically follows the sixth story in the collection, “Jade Rosary,” and then “State Councilor.” Next, read the seventh and eighth stories in the collection, “The Jade Rosary.” After that, you should check out The Coronation and then the last two stories in The Jade Rosary. Next, read the eighth and ninth novels, as well as the first volume of the tenth novel. “The whole world is a theater” and “Black City” - at the very end.
Fiction and reality in books about Erast Fandorin
Boris Akunin's favorite genres are detective and historical prose, but in some of his novels he does not adhere to the chronology of historical events.
The Leviathan liner, on which Fandorin revealed a series of murders and their cause, was actually launched half a century after the events described in the novel.
Mikhail Sobolev, known by his nickname Achilles, is the prototype of Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev, an outstanding military leader. The murderous maniac, whose atrocities are described in the story "The Decorator", later turns out to be Jack the Ripper. Governor General Dolgorukiy is the prototype of Vladimir Andreevich Dolgorukov; Grand Duke Simeon Alexandrovich is the prototype of Sergei Alexandrovich, the Moscow Governor-General.
The book "Coronation, or the Last of the Novels" is full of contradictions: the time of the emperor's coronation is observed, but not the age of Princess Ksenia Georgievna and Mikhail Georgievich (in the novel - Miki, who is killed by the villain Lind) - this is what Boris Akunin intended. The list of works about Fandorin is also full of real historical events, such as the stampede on Khodynskoye Field and in the Old Believers.
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Genres
Spy novel
Events develop in the USSR, in 1941. Great Patriotic War has just begun, but the intrigues around it have reached their peak. Intelligence service Soviet Union significantly loses to the German enemy. Agent Wasser arrives in Moscow. His task is to prove to Stalin that the war will begin no earlier than 1943. KGB Major Alexei Oktyabrsky and his assistant Dorin want to understand the real intentions of the enemy. But will they succeed? Further
Fantastic
After a serious accident with a bus, all passengers died, except for two teenagers - Robert and Seryozha. The first was an exemplary student from a disadvantaged family, the second studied at a technical school. Somehow, the accident gave them superpowers: Robert is able to read minds, and Seryozha received super speed. 10 years after this, the guys meet Marianne, a mute girl who controls people's emotions. Further
Quest. Novel and codes for the novel
Boris Akunin will show a new point of view on famous historical figures. You have never seen such Resilier, Napoleon, Stalin and Hitler. How did they manage to become leaders? What is needed for this? How were decisions made that later influenced thousands of people and the course of history? The novel consists of two parts. In the first part, events develop in the 30s of the 20th century, and in the second part we find ourselves in 1812. Further
Adventures of the Master
Altyn-Tolobas
Nicholas Fandorin is the grandson of the English aristocrat Erast Fandorin. This grandson came across a will left by his distant ancestor Cornelius von Dorn, who lived in the 17th century. The latter discovered a secret that was hidden in Muscovy. To understand how to solve the riddle and get to the bottom of the truth, Fandorin goes to Russia - his historical homeland. Over 300 years, a lot has changed in this state, but not everything. Further
extracurricular reading
Two historical lines intersect in the novel - Last year the reign of Empress Catherine the Great and the beginning of the 20th century. Mithridates was the Empress's favorite - a seven-year-old boy who accidentally learned about plans and conspiracies against Her Majesty. To save Catherine the Second, this boy is ready to do anything. In the second storyline, Nikolas Fandorin works as a tutor for the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur. The girl has to become just a bargaining chip in the great game of business. Further
F.M.
Nikolas Fandorin has a new business. A certain owner of an agency called “Country of Soviets” received the manuscript of an early and unknown part of Dostoevsky’s novel “Crime and Punishment.” Fandorin wants to find the manuscript and the ring that once belonged to the writer. But his opponent will do everything to stop him. Further
Falcon and Swallow
Once upon a time, a treasure was hidden in the Mediterranean Sea. Perhaps the countless treasures would have remained untouched, but Nikolas Fandorin’s aunt gave him a gift. He received a letter that is more than 300 years old and contains a family heirloom - a message that can lead the heir to a pirate treasure, and at the same time reveal secrets. At this time, a certain person sets off on the same journey, but for a different reason - she is trying to find her father. Further
The Adventures of Erast Fandorin
Yin and Yang
Millionaire Sigismund Boretsky has died and his will is being read out at his estate. Inga's niece received all his capital and the family estate, and his nephew Jan received only one fan. While Inga dreams of marrying her cousin, Ian thinks exclusively about creating a vaccine. To explain why the fan is so important, Erast Fandorin arrives at the estate. It turned out that this little thing is magical and can change people for the better or for the worse if a special ritual is performed. Further
Azazel
A young detective police officer, Erast Petrovich Fandorin, has a new case - he needs to investigate the suicide of a wealthy student. Apparently the guy made this decision himself, but if you look at the evidence, it becomes clear that this is a large-scale and unthinkable conspiracy. While Fandorin does not know that the investigation will lead to dozens of deaths, explosions and a completely unpredictable outcome. One question - will the killer get what he deserves, given such sacrifices? Further
Russian-Turkish war. 1877 Varvara Suvorova is a brave girl who was not afraid to go to Turkey in the midst of military events to tell her fiancé that she agreed to marry him. The journey was not easy and it is unknown how it would have ended if Erast Fandorin had not stood in her way. Further
The New Ararat Monastery is experiencing better times. Novices complain that they see the shadow of the Holy Basilisk, and the Black Monk scares people so much that even deaths occur. The brethren ask for help from Mitrofaniy, who in turn sent the non-believer Alyoshka to the monastery. After a while, Alyoshka began sending very strange letters, and later ended up in a psychiatric hospital. Colonel Lagrange goes to understand the circumstances, but trouble also happened to him. Then Pelageya goes to help. Further
The last deed of a pious woman. This time she needs to go to the ship “Sevruga”, where a strange company has gathered: there is a thief, and sodomites, and Jews, and German colonists. Several people on the ship were killed during the voyage and the circumstances of their death were very strange. Is there really mysticism involved here? Or just coincidences? Further
Death to Brudershaft
The baby and the devil
Events before the First World War. German intelligence is doing everything possible to steal the master plan for the deployment of Russian troops if they suddenly gather to attack. They almost succeeded, but counterintelligence managed to intercept the documents. An ordinary student, Alexey Romanov, intervened in big games and completely accidentally disrupted the capture of a German resident. Now he has to help his homeland, since he is the last one to see the object. Further
The pain of a broken heart
Alexey Romanov is in grief - his beloved is marrying another man. If not for the debt, Romanov would have committed suicide. At this time, the First World War begins. The battlefields are bloody, but intelligence is working hard to end this hellish mess of global proportions. Alexey will have to go to Switzerland to learn important secrets. Further
flying elephant
The Russian Empire gained a great advantage during the First World War when it decided to use the super-powerful Ilya Muromets aircraft. Germany will have to do everything possible to ensure that the imperial observer does not consider new technologies dangerous. Sepp, a spy and saboteur, goes to the enemy's country. Further
Children's book for boys
Reprint of "Children's Book". The descendant of Erast Petrovich Fandorin simply cannot have an ordinary life - the schoolboy Eraser experiences adventures that are even cooler than his ancestor. He will meet Solomka, Shuisky and even see False Dmitry himself, and all this against the backdrop of the search for a huge diamond. Further
Children's book for girls
Continuation of the “Children's Book”, written by Gloria Mu based on the script by B. Akunin. Angelina Fandorina had no one to be friends with. But she had a great brother. Although she also lost him when the boy was sent to a mathematical lyceum. Bored, Gelya unexpectedly learns that she is capable of saving the world. She is a simple schoolgirl from Moscow! However, in order to accomplish this, she will have to go into someone else's past. Further
Love of history
Want to find out what's hidden in the past? What happened at Dyatlov Pass? Or who was the first genius in English criminal investigation? How many treasures have not yet been revealed to the public? You will be immersed in the world of monsters, heroes and warriors, without whom life would not be life. Further
These are stories ordinary people, about which history has forgotten. Ordinary heroes should remain in people's memory, and Akunin talks about them with pleasure. When does beauty come before morality? Is the world really what we imagine it to be? Are there people on the planet whose lives differ from the generally accepted ones? And most importantly - how to improve life in Russia? Further
The collection includes interesting stories about Japan, generals, pilots. You will be immersed in the world of duels and history. A sea of interesting facts, myths and anecdotes awaits you. After reading, you will know what kind of ideal man and woman he is; Who is our hero and do we need to live forever? Further
Part of Asia. History of the Russian state. Horde period
There is no sadder time in the formation of the Russian state than the Tatar-Mongol invasion. This is an era of great suffering and sadness, when the Russian people lost their identity. However, what destroyed the Russian state created enormous power. Now the country and people could be reborn. This is the history of the 13th – 15th centuries. Further
Between Asia and Europe. History of the Russian state. From Ivan III to Boris Godunov
History does not change immediately, and only after time one can see how seemingly insignificant personalities changed the fate of many nations. 15th – 16th centuries. The time when the Russian land was liberated from foreign influence and the time when the great Troubles began. The state lost its independence under the pressure of enemies and internal crises. Further
Library of B. Akunin’s project “History of the Russian State”
This list presents samples of historical literature in the form of collections, which the writer Boris Akunin recommends for reading and familiarization. He is also the compiler of collections. Monuments and documents reflecting all the main milestones of the country, starting from its origins, are collected here.
- Voices of time. From the origins to the Mongol invasion (collection)
- The first Russian tsars: Ivan the Terrible, Boris Godunov (collection)
- Horde period. The best historians: Sergei Solovyov, Vasily Klyuchevsky, Sergei Platonov (collection)
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- Faces of the era. From the origins to the Mongol invasion (collection)
History of the Russian State (collection)
He controls the Moscow guard, protects city order and investigates high-profile crimes. While the main character is hunting for murderers and charlatans, the reader will immerse himself in the history of the 17th century and take part in adventures where riots and robbers are indispensable. Further
13th century A time when Rus' is experiencing fragmentation and decline. Ingvar considers his power a heavy burden, and yet his small principality forces him to accept every day complex solutions. It seems that people have begun to live at least a little better, and the neighbors are maintaining a bad peace. But what if the one whom Ingvar counts on as himself cannot withstand the temptation of power? Further
The collection includes two stories that are completely different in style, but are connected by a common theme: one tells about the beginning of the Tatar-Mongol invasion, and the second about its end. How it was and what happened. Further
Another way
1920 The world of personal relationships. It's not a big story, it's individual. So what is true love? And if earlier we could think about the global, now the time has come for the private.
The addiction of his father, Pyotr Isaakievich Fandorin, to gambling, as well as various economic “projects,” ultimately led to the ruin of the family. Pyotr Isaakievich could not withstand the blow of fate and died of a heart attack, leaving his son no means of livelihood. As a result, Erast Fandorin was deprived of the opportunity to enter university and receive higher education, and was forced to support himself, for which he entered the service. Interest in everything related to the investigation of crimes led him to the Moscow police department, where investigative officer Ksavery Feofilaktovich Grushin became his first boss and mentor.
During the investigation, Erast Petrovich finds out that fortune, so unkind to his parent, endowed him with the ability to always win in all games associated with excitement and risk (cards, dice, lotteries, etc.).
Erast Petrovich also acquires the habit of numbering all facts (“this is one,” “this is two,” “this is three,” etc.).
In addition, he meets 17-year-old Elizaveta (Lizanka) Alexandrovna von Evert-Kolokoltseva, who becomes his wife. However, as a result of an assassination attempt on Erast Petrovich, committed on the wedding day, Lizanka tragically dies immediately after the wedding. This event leads to Fandorin acquiring two character traits- gray temples and a slight stutter (a consequence of emotional shock; stuttering completely disappears when Fandorin portrays another person). In addition, the shock from the death of his wife turns out to be so great that Fandorin loses most his inherent emotionality (as the author puts it, “becomes an emotional invalid”). Described in the novel "Azazel".
After the successful completion of the “Turkish Gambit” case, Fandorin, despite the dizzying proposals of the chief of the gendarmerie department, asks to be appointed to serve “to hell” and is appointed secretary of the embassy of the Russian Empire in Japan.
1878 On the way to his duty station, Fandorin reveals a series of mysterious murders that took place in Paris and on the passenger ship Leviathan, has a fleeting affair in India with one of the passengers, Clarissa Stump, which caused the delay of his arrival in Japan, and receives a gift from which cannot refuse - a huge and uncomfortable grandfather clock - “Big Ben” in miniature. They saved his life by falling on the head of the person who attempted to kill him while rocking at sea. Described in the novel Leviathan.
1878 Yokohama, Japan. In Japan, Fandorin again finds himself involved in a political and criminal intrigue, in which the most prominent Japanese politicians, and bandits from the dens of Yokohama, as well as mysterious shinobi ninjas. Fandorin gains the friendship and devotion of the former robber Masahiro Shibata, whose life and honor (which was valued by Masa more life) was saved by Fandorin's luck in gambling. Masahiro (Masa) henceforth becomes Fandorin's valet and his faithful companion in all adventures.
In addition, Erast Petrovich meets the beautiful courtesan O-Yumi (real name Midori). Passion flares up between Midori and Fandorin. Midori turns out to be the daughter of the last head of the ancient shinobi clan, Momochi Tamba. Thanks to Momochi, Fandorin becomes acquainted with the skills of the ninja arts. With the help of Midori, Masa and Tamba, Fandorin unravels the tangle of intrigue and punishes the main Akunin (villain). But, by a fateful coincidence, Midori has to sacrifice her life to save Erast (in the end it turns out that O-Yumi remained alive, and even gave birth to him illegitimate son, but all this will remain forever a secret for Fandorin). After the “death” of Midori, Fandorin finally closes his heart and devotes himself entirely to studying the art of “sneaking” - shinobi. Momoti Tamba becomes his mentor. This period of Erast Petrovich’s life is covered in the second volume of the novel “The Diamond Chariot”.
1882 Moscow. Fandorin reveals the disappearance of one of the Karakin sisters, heirs to a huge fortune. Described in the story “Table-talk” (collection “Jade Rosary”).
1882 Moscow. Fandorin is investigating the circumstances of the disappearance of an ancient Chinese fan with the hieroglyphs “yin” and “yang”, which, according to legend, has magical properties. Described in the play “Yin and Yang”.
At the same time, Erast Fandorin unexpectedly encounters another community of Death’s lovers - at Khitrovka, in the quarter of Moscow criminals. “Death” is the nickname of an unusually beautiful young woman, famous for the fact that everyone with whom she enters into a love relationship has very little time to live. Faced with Death, Fandorin at first cannot understand why a pure, believing girl accepts the love of scoundrels. The solution is simple: knowing about his mysterious curse - to condemn his beloved to death - Death, drowning his body in the mud, tries to cleanse the world of scoundrels and villains who die soon after the beginning of an affair with her. In addition, Fandorin acquires a new acquaintance - he becomes a Moscow homeless teenager, Senka Skorik. Skorik also has his own secret: he found an ancient treasure of silver, with the help of which he wants to get rich and thereby attract the attention of Death, who has fascinated him. Death does not want to destroy either Senka or Fandorin, so he pushes them both away. The matter is complicated by the fact that it was at this time that murders, terrible in their cruelty, began to occur at Khitrovka. Fandorin begins to suspect that the bloody crimes are somehow connected with both Death and Senka, or more precisely, with the treasure he found. Described in the novel Death's Lover.
The novel ends with the scene: in Baku, Fandorin is tricked into an abandoned old building by the traitor Gasim, an accomplice of the Bolsheviks, and stuns him. Erast Petrovich comes to his senses tied up. "Odysseus"/"Woodpecker" appears before him and soon leaves. Gasym, knowing that Fandorin is a man of honor and will not go against his oath, invites Erast Petrovich to give his word of honor that he will leave and will not interfere with the affairs of “Woodpecker”. Fandorin refuses.
Since at the end of the work to which these events relate there is no clear description of who exactly and in relation to whom certain actions were committed, it can be assumed that Gasim, dressed in black, shoots Fandorin in the head. Quote: “The man in black raised his revolver and shot the bound man in the head...”
Regardless of the essence of what happened in the finale, Fandorin is deprived of the opportunity to complete the most important task of Emperor Nicholas - the investigation of the Sarajevo murder, as a result of which the First World War could have been prevented, and after it the October Revolution. Described in the novel “Black City”.
During Fandorin’s absence from Moscow, on June 5, 1914, his great-grandson Lastik (Erast Nikolaevich Fandorin) tries to meet him, but he only manages to briefly communicate with Masa. Described in the Children's Book and mentioned in the novel Black City.
Family
- Father - Pyotr Fandorin (? - 1876).
- Mother - Elizaveta Fandorina (? - 1856).
- Spouses:
- Elizaveta Alexandrovna von Evert-Kolokoltseva (1859 - 1876), married from 1876 to 1876.
- Elizaveta Altairskaya-Luanten, aka Clara Lunnaya (1882 - ?), in an unofficial marriage from 1911 to (presumably) 1912.
- Children:
- Tamba - “staff captain Vasily Rybnikov” (1879-1905);
- Sir Alexander Fandorin (1921-1994).
Fandorin family
Main article: Fandorins
Erast Petrovich Fandorin is related to the heroes of other works by Boris Akunin. We learn the history of the Fandorin family from the series of novels “The Adventures of the Master”, the main character of which, Erast Petrovich’s grandson Nicholas, is studying his roots. Already at the beginning of the book “Altyn-tolobas” it is reported that Fandorin’s son, Alexander Erastovich, became a famous endocrinologist and one of the contenders for the Nobel Prize, but, heading with his wife to Stockholm, he died during the crash of the Christiania ferry. His son Nicholas visits Russia, after a series of adventures decides to stay here and marries journalist Altyn Mamaeva.
The Fandorins are a Russian branch of the von Dorn family, which dates back to the Crusaders. In the 17th century, the impoverished nobleman Cornelius von Dorn came to Russia in search of his fortune, stayed and converted to Orthodoxy, becoming Korney Fondorin. Danila Larionovich and Samson Danilovich Fondorins took part in the dramatic events that took place during the time of Catherine II, as mentioned in the novels “Extracurricular Reading” and “Quest”.
Awards
- Order of St. Vladimir, 4th degree (novel “Azazel”)
- Order of St. Stanislaus, 3rd degree (for participation in negotiations with Turkey (“Turkish Gambit”))
- Order of St. Anne 4th degree (“Diamond Chariot”, mentioned in “The Death of Achilles”)
- Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd degree (the award is written about in the story “Jack of Spades” (collection “Special Assignments”), there is a mention in the book “Coronation, or the Last of the Novels”)
- Order of the Great and Small Chrysanthemum (mentioned in the story “Jack of Spades” (collection “Special Assignments”))
Books about Erast Fandorin
- “Azazel” - conspiracy detective (the action takes place in 1876 in Moscow, London and St. Petersburg)
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