The Russian Detective: Based on the nineteenth-century bestseller
Author: Carol Adlam
ISBN: 9781787334724
Price: Rs. 1044.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
A stunning detective story from the winner of the World Illustration Award **OBSERVER GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE MONTH Pick for March** 'Could not be more rich or more beautiful if it tried' OBSERVER In this stunning reimagining of a nineteenth-century Russian crime thriller from the world of Dostoevsky, Carol Adlam presents Charlie Fox, stunt journalist, magician, liar and thief, who reluctantly returns to her hometown of Nowheregrad to investigate the murder of Elena Ruslanova, daughter of a fabulously wealthy glass manufacturer. In Nowheregrad Charlie finds herself caught up in a multi-layered story that is told through the richly varied visual devices of the time. With the unwitting assistance of her lover, Netochka, Charlie unravels the mystery of the Bobrov family, only to face the truth about herself. Exquisitely drawn and compellingly told, Adlam's complex, elegant narrative brings to life the lost legacies of early crime fiction and the first women journalists and detectives. **A GUARDIAN GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR** Read more
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: English, 112 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781787334724.
About the Author
Carol Adlam is an award-winning illustrator, graphic novelist, and Associate Professor in Illustration.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9781787334724
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape / Vintage
- Pan-India Delivery
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What is this book about?
A stunning detective story from the winner of the World Illustration Award **OBSERVER GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE MONTH Pick for March** 'Could not be more rich or more beautiful if it tried' OBSERVER In this stunning reimagining of a nineteenth-century Russian crime thriller from the world of Dostoevsky,...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love sinking into this richly illustrated, intellectually satisfying mystery that blends classic Russian crime fiction with modern graphic storytelling. Every page feels like a work of art, rewarding slow, attentive reading. If you enjoy layered plots, morally complex characters, and beautifully crafted books that feel special to own, this premium graphic novel offers both visual pleasure and literary depth, making it a standout addition to your collection.
- Published by Jonathan Cape / Vintage.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 112.
Catalog Description
A stunning detective story from the winner of the World Illustration Award **OBSERVER GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE MONTH Pick for March** 'Could not be more rich or more beautiful if it tried' OBSERVER In this stunning reimagining of a nineteenth-century Russian crime thriller from the world of Dostoevsky, Carol Adlam presents Charlie Fox, stunt journalist, magician, liar and thief, who reluctantly returns to her hometown of Nowheregrad to investigate the murder of Elena Ruslanova, daughter of a fabulously wealthy glass manufacturer. In Nowheregrad Charlie finds herself caught up in a multi-layered story that is told through the richly varied visual devices of the time. With the unwitting...
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