He Lover of Death is a novel by Russian author Boris Akunin. The book is a historical detective novel featuring the fictional character Erast Fandorin.[1] The book was initially published in Russia in 2001.[2] This is the ninth novel in the Erast Fandorin series[3] The book was released in English by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 2010.
 Russian edition | |
| Author | Boris Akunin |
|---|---|
| Original title | Любовник смерти |
| Language | Russian |
| Series | Erast Fandorin |
| Genre | Historical detective |
| Publisher | Zakharov |
Publication date | 2001 |
| Publication place | Russia |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 5-8159-0213-6 |
| Preceded by | She Lover of Death |
| Followed by | The Diamond Chariot |
Plot
editThe novel is set in year 1900. Erast Fandorin looks for a treasure hidden in a basement. The case involves a mysterious lady called Death, whose lovers die under strange circumstances.
References
edit- ^ "Любовник смерти" (in Russian). ozon.ru. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ Hines, Joanna (1 November 2011). "He Lover of Death by Boris Akunin – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ "He Lover of Death (Erast Fandorin Mysteries #9)". Goodreads. goodreads.com. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
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