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The Exile and the Sinner by Andriy Kokotyukha is the fourth book in his retro‑detective cycle, set in autumn 1916, during World War I in Chernihiv. Platon Chechel, a former police officer turned undercover agent, is tasked with investigating war crimes and the murder of millionaire Havryil Loginov. His beloved, Yulia, is suspected—but denies involvement. As Chechel unravels the case, he is drawn into violent criminal and political conspiracies, barely surviving the horror, before Yulia vanishes from a monastery where she sought repentance. This 304‑page paperback edition released in 2025 by Vivat delivers atmospheric suspense, complex characters, and moral ambiguity—perfect for adult fans of historical detective fiction and psychological depth.