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One of the most popular works of the modern detective genre are books by Dontsova. A list of the top 10 of them is presented in this article. Every fan of Daria Dontsova is sure to wear something new and interesting for themselves.
10 Aunt Lie’s house
“Auntie Lie’s House” opens the list of Dontsova’s best books. The main character of the work, Dasha, comes to the morgue for the body of Poli, the deceased daughter of her friend. There she is told the very strange news that the girl has come to life. It turned out that she was just in a coma. Yes, but Dasha has already ordered a coffin, which now stands in a country house, and the heroine’s dog is not averse to sleeping in it. After some time, it still happens that Polina dies, unable to control the car. A lover of private investigation begins her own investigation, considering the death of a girl not accidental, because before that she had been repeatedly attempted. The police are not going to investigate, considering all cases as a mere coincidence.
9. This bitter sweet revenge
“This Bitter Sweet Revenge” – one of the best books from the series “Lover of Private Investigation Dasha Vasilyeva”. The main character accidentally becomes a witness to a crime, as a result of which Katya Vinogradova is killed, who was injected with a huge dose of the drug from the heart. Dasha makes every effort to find the killer. She learns that the deceased behind bars has a son who was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. A private detective accepts attempts to free an innocent. Soon, one by one, witnesses who were somehow connected with the murdered woman and her son begin to die. Now the life of Dasha herself is in danger, because she has gone far and found out about a lot. However, the killer still has no idea how cunning and resourceful this woman is.
8. Viper in syrup
“Viper in syrup” included in the list of the cycle “Evlampia Romanova. The investigation is conducted by an amateur. The main character of the work, Evlampia, a failed harpist, remains alone for a whole year, as her relatives go abroad. In order not to die of boredom, the heroine is employed as a housekeeper in the family of the writer Kondrat Razumov, who creates detective novels. A week after the girl settled in a new house, the head of the family is killed by his own child, shooting his dad while playing war. The wife of the deceased is arrested, who is suspected of organizing the murder. Romanova does not believe in the guilt of the woman and is trying to find out all the details of what happened.
7. lady with claws
“Lady with claws” – one of the best detective novels by Dontsova, included in the list of books about Dasha Vasilyeva. The celebration of the New Year is in full swing, but the holiday is overshadowed by the death of the mistress of the house, who dies under extremely strange circumstances. Relatives of the deceased want to quickly hush up the case. However, they did not take into account that the friend of the deceased herself was Dasha Vasilyeva, who would not leave this matter just like that. She starts her own investigation. A born detective begins to sort through all the relatives, each of which could be a killer. What Dasha is completely sure of is that the perpetrator is one of the relatives who are at the celebration in the house that day.
6. Dentists also cry
“Dentists Cry Too” – another book by Dontsova from the cycle of ironic detective novels about Dasha Vasilyeva. The main character accidentally sends a family jewel to the landfill. To find her, she goes to a landfill, but instead finds a murdered man there. The victim is an ordinary girl. The police believe that this case is completely hopeless, because the deceased had no criminal connections and was not rich. Realizing that it’s not worth waiting for moves from law enforcement agencies, Dasha herself decides to solve this case. Soon she learns that a local successful dentist was somehow connected with the murdered woman. How he was involved in the murder of the girl Vasilyeva remains to be found out.
5. ghost in sneakers
“Ghost in Sneakers” included in the list of the best detective novels by Daria Dontsova. The main character of the book, Dasha Vasilyeva, becomes the director of a bookstore. On the very first day in a new position, something extremely strange and terrible happens. The thing is that in the closet of one of the store’s saleswomen, the corpse of a woman is found who has the same last name, first name and patronymic as the new director. Dasha begins her own investigation. The troubles don’t end there. After a strong hurricane, the heroine’s cottage becomes uninhabitable, so she and her pets settle in the store for a while. And that’s not all: a ghost appears in the store, which begins to walk around the trading floor in a white shroud and sneakers.
4. My husband’s wife
“My husband’s wife” – one of the books in the cycle of novels about Dasha Vasilyeva. Maxim Polyansky is arrested and charged with the murder of his wife. All the evidence is against the suspect and it will be very difficult to prove his innocence. Dasha has no doubts about Maxim’s innocence, so she starts looking for the real criminal. In pursuit of the killer, who is always one step ahead and leaves behind new corpses, the heroine loses her inherent vigilance and caution. This threatens her with her life, but more than one criminal, no matter how dangerous he is, has not managed to outwit Dasha and get away from her.
3. Manicure for the dead
“Manicure for the Dead” – a book from a series of detective novels about Evlampia Romanova. The life of the main character is monotonous and boring, until a new friend Katya appears in her life. However, she is soon kidnapped. In exchange for her, the criminals demand some papers that are kept by Kostya Katukov. Without hesitation, the main character goes to the apartment of that man, but finds him dead. She fails to find the necessary documents, after which the woman’s life turns into a real hell.
2. For all the hares
“For all the hares” – one of the best books by Dontsova, included in the cycle of novels about Dasha Vasilyeva. The main character goes on vacation to rest, where she is also haunted by incredible and often dangerous events. Almost before her eyes, a crime is committed, as a result of which the “king of toothpaste” is killed. The police have no evidence, and the case is going to close soon. However, Dasha is not going to leave it just like that and is ready to solve the crime herself.
1. Cool heirs
“Cool heirs” completes the list of the best books of Daria Dontsova. Natasha suddenly finds herself the heir to a large estate near Paris. The estate goes to the heroine from her husband who died in a car accident. Soon, other relatives are also found who are not averse to snatching a tidbit for themselves. Dasha comes to the aid of her friend Natasha, who is in danger because of her legacy.
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