A ripping yarn

I have just read a novel recommended to me by my father. It is the first of over 10 books in the series written by a Georgian "Boris Akunin" - "The Winter Queen".

The story takes place in the latter part of the nineteenth century both in Russia and England.

The story introduces the hero - Erast Fandorin, a junior officer in the Russian police service.

The story has many twists and turns, is well written and so difficult to put down.

I thoroughly recommend it to any one wanting to read something a little different.