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One of the short stories shigumo features erast fandorin, and is included in the jade rosary. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Obtenez votre kindle ici, or download a free kindle reading app. Each of the novels is written in a different subgenre of detective stories. Reading guide for the winter queen by boris akunin discussion guide for book clubs.
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