
Boris Akunin
3 SeriesBoris Akunin, the pen name of Grigory Shalvovich Chkhartishvili, is a renowned Russian author known for his Erast Fandorin and Sister Pelagia series, which encompass crime and historical fiction. Born in Zestafoni, Georgia, he has resided in Moscow since the age of two. Akunin is also an expert on Japan, having written a comprehensive 20-volume anthology on Japanese literature under his real name.
Boris Akunin's "Murder on the Leviathan" follows a gripping investigation aboard a ship. In "Pelagia and the White Bulldog," Sister Pelagia unravels a mystery involving a canine. "Pelagia and the Black Monk" sees Sister Pelagia confronting supernatural elements. Finally, "Pelagia and the Red Rooster" involves Sister Pelagia in a case linked to revolutionary unrest. Each novel blends detective work with rich historical settings, captivating readers with intricate plots and compelling characters.