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Erast Fandorin, the charming detective of nineteenth-century Russia, confronts two dangerous adversaries in this thrilling narrative. The first, known as "The Jack of Spades," is a cunning swindler who has deceived many, including Fandorin's superior. To apprehend him, Fandorin teams up with his timid new assistant, Anisii Tulipov, employing an array of disguises. The second foe is a brutal serial killer dubbed "The Decorator," who believes he is purifying his victims. Fandorin must focus all his skills to tackle this chilling menace.