The book you are referring to, Severnaia Korona (The Northern Coronation or simply The Coronation ), is the seventh installment in the popular historical mystery series by Boris Akunin . Published in 2000, it is often considered one of the series' best works due to its intricate blend of high-society intrigue and historical tragedy. Summary and Historical Context
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The novel is set in during the festivities for the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II . The story follows the kidnapping of four-year-old Mikhail, the son of Grand Duke Georgii Alexandrovich, by a master criminal known as Doctor Lind . To secure the child's release, Lind demands the Orlov Diamond from the royal scepter—a ransom that would humiliate the monarchy. The book you are referring to, Severnaia Korona
: The novel won the Russian Anti-Booker prize in 2000 for prose. Where to Find the Book The story follows the kidnapping of four-year-old Mikhail,