He Lover of Death is a novel by Russian author Boris Akunin. The book is a historical detective novel featuring the fictional character Erast Fandorin.[1] The book was initially published in Russia in 2001.[2] This is the ninth novel in the Erast Fandorin series[3] The book was released in English by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 2010.

He Lover of Death
Russian edition
AuthorBoris Akunin
Original titleЛюбовник смерти
LanguageRussian
SeriesErast Fandorin
GenreHistorical detective
PublisherZakharov
Publication date
2001
Publication placeRussia
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages352
ISBN5-8159-0213-6
Preceded byShe Lover of Death 
Followed byThe Diamond Chariot 

Plot

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The novel is set in year 1900. Erast Fandorin looks for a treasure hidden in a basement. The case involves a mysterious lady called Death, whose lovers die under strange circumstances.

References

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  1. ^ "Любовник смерти" (in Russian). ozon.ru. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  2. ^ Hines, Joanna (1 November 2011). "He Lover of Death by Boris Akunin – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  3. ^ "He Lover of Death (Erast Fandorin Mysteries #9)". Goodreads. goodreads.com. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
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