R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 1/30/2013 + 1438 more book reviews

Erast Fandorin is once again investigating a murder. This time he is sailing on the Leviathan on its maiden voyage. The tale begins in Paris (1878) where ten people are murdered in a mansion. The only items missing are a valuable Indian statue, later found embedded in the mud, and an unusual scarf. A clue found at the scene suggests that the murderer will be traveling on the Leviathan. However, Fandorin must take second place to Police commissioner Papa Gauche from Paris. There are humorous scenes between the competing investigators. Even though the author suggests several suspects one early clue discloses who committed the murders to the reader early on. I enjoyed this read but not as muoh as The Winter Queen.

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