Death on the Nevskii Prospekt
Death on the Nevskii Prospekt by David Dickinson, published by Robinson in 2008, is a historical mystery set in 1904. This edition, comprising 361 pages, follows the character Powerscourt as he comes out of retirement to tackle a perplexing case in Russia. The story begins with the discovery of a British diplomat found dead on a bridge over the Nevskii Prospekt in St Petersburg, leading Powerscourt into a web of secrets and danger amid a politically charged atmosphere.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and historical fiction, as Powerscourt navigates the complexities of Russian society and the looming threat of revolution. The plot unfolds with Powerscourt confronting the Okhrana, the Russian secret police, while racing against time to uncover the truth behind the diplomat’s murder. This edition offers a glimpse into a tumultuous period, highlighting the intricate dynamics of power and secrecy in early 20th-century Russia.
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1904: Powerscourt comes out of retirement for one last time, heading for Russia in one of the strangest cases of his career.
A British diplomat has been discovered, his throat cut, on one of the bridges spanning the Nevskii Prospekt in St Petersburg. It transpires the diplomat knew a secret – and that secret killed him. As Powerscourt strides through the halls of the Winter Palace and falls foul of the Okhrana – the Russian secret police – he has to attend other matters. Russia is on the verge of revolution and he must escape – before time runs out on him.
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