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In 1878, aboard the steamship Leviathan, Russian diplomat Erast Fandorin and French police commissioner "Papa" Gauche are thrust into a tense investigation. A priceless statue has vanished, and a murder threatens to unravel the voyage. The pair must piece together clues, confront hidden suspects, and ensure the ship arrives safely in Calcutta before the plot comes to fruition.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: B. Akunin
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