Turkish Gambit (Erast Fandorin, No. 2) Akunin, Boris Summary Erast Fandorin returns in another thrilling Russian crime caper, from the bestselling author of THE WINTER QUEEN. Erast Fandorin returns in another thrilling Russian crime caper, from the bestselling author of THE WINTER QUEEN. The Russo-Turkish war is at a critical juncture, and Erast Fandorin, broken-hearted and disillusioned, has gone to the front in an attempt to forget his sorrows. But Fandorin's efforts to steer clear of trouble are thwarted when he comes to the aid of Varvara Suvorova - a 'progressive' Russian woman trying to make her way to the Russian headquarters to join her fiancé. Within days, Varvara's fiancé has been accused of treason, a Turkish victory looms on the horizon, and there are rumours of a Turkish spy hiding within their own camp. Our reluctant gentleman sleuth will need to resurrect all of his dormant powers of detection if he is to unmask the traitor, help the Russians to victory and smooth the path of young love. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 272 pages · Paperback By Akunin, Boris Details ISBN: 9780753819999 Author: Akunin, Boris Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Language: English Publication date: 25 November 2010 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Akunin, Boris and Boris Akunin More about this book Reviews 'More human than Bond' and ' lives up to comparisons with Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes' - it's the new adventure for Erast Fandorin in this bestselling series.
