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Punishment of a Hunter

A Leningrad Confidential
By Yulia Yakovleva
Series: A Leningrad Confidential
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Punishment of a Hunter by Yulia Yakovleva is a gripping crime thriller set in 1930s Soviet Russia. It follows Chief Investigator Vasily Zaitsev as he navigates a complex web of murder, political intrigue, and espionage. The story weaves historical context with a thrilling plot, presenting a rich tapestry of characters and motives while maintaining an atmosphere of suspense and danger.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate historical crime novels set against the backdrop of Stalinist Russia. You might appreciate the deep dive into Soviet history intertwined with a gripping mystery that examines culture, justice, and fear with captivating characters and a menacing atmosphere.

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Babylon Berlin meets Boris Akunin in this atmospheric and relentlessly dark detective series set in Stalinist Russia.

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Punishment of a Hunter by Yulia Yakovleva is set in 1930s Leningrad, a time when a mood of fear cloaks the city. Investigator Vasily Zaitsev is tasked with investigating a series of bizarre and seemingly motiveless murders. Each victim is curiously dressed and posed in extravagantly arranged settings.

At the same time, valuable old master paintings begin disappearing from the Hermitage collection. As Zaitsev delves into his investigations, he encounters suspicion at nearly every turn, with potential witnesses reluctant to provide information. Soon, Zaitsev himself is eyed suspiciously by the Soviet secret police.

The embittered detective must navigate increasingly complex political machinations in his determined quest to uncover the truth.

Series: A Leningrad Confidential

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  • Death of the Red Rider
    On the eve of the Great Purge, a horseman and horse mysteriously collapse in the middle of a race in Leningrad. Weary Detective Zaitsev, still raw from his last brush with the Party, is dispatched to the Soviet state cavalry school in Novocherkassk, southern Russia, to investigate. As he witnesses the horror of the Holodomor, and the impact of Soviet...
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  • Punishment of a Hunter
    Punishment of a Hunter by Yulia Yakovleva is set in 1930s Leningrad, a time when a mood of fear cloaks the city. Investigator Vasily Zaitsev is tasked with investigating a series of bizarre and seemingly motiveless murders. Each victim is curiously dressed and posed in extravagantly arranged settings. At the same time, valuable old master paintings begin disappearing from the...
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Punishment of a Hunter by Yulia Yakovleva has been highly praised for its thrilling narrative and historical depth. It's been described as a masterclass in historical crime fiction, vividly set in 1930s Leningrad, and leaves readers breathless. The novel has been noted for its gripping and gritty storyline involving a serial killer, establishing Yakovleva as a promising talent in the genre. The translation has also been commended for its beauty and effectiveness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782276791

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Crime & Mystery Historical Fiction Series: A Leningrad Confidential Yulia Yakovleva

About the Author

Yulia Yakovleva is a writer, theatre and ballet critic, and playwright. She is the author of a nonfiction title, ABC of Ballet (NLO, 2006) and a series of fiction books for children, Leningrad's Tales. The first book in the children's series, The Stolen City, was shortlisted for the Yasnaya Polyana Award and won the In Other Words Award 2017 from BookTrust, who supported the English translation of the book, published by Penguin. Yakovleva received her MA from School of Creative Arts of the University of Hertfordshire. She lives in Oslo, Norway, with her husband and son.

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