The Winter Queen - first US edition
by Boris Akunin - signed
Moscow, May 1876: What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy
family to shoot himself in front of a promenading public in the Alexander
Gardens? Decadence and boredom, most likely, is what the commander of the
Criminal Investigation Division of the Moscow Police thinks, but still he finds
it curious enough to send the newest member of the division, Erast Fandorin, a
young man of irresistible charm, to the Alexander Gardens precinct for more
information.
Author's first book translated into English, went immediately to second
printings.
Book has mustard boards quarter-bound with black cloth, title in gold on the
spine. Signed by the author on the title page. Fine condition.
Jacket is unclipped, price intact at $19.95. Always protected, hence fine.