Crime and Punishment

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Within these pages unfolds the gripping tale of Raskolnikov, a poverty-stricken former scholar who prowls the squalid streets of St Petersburg. In a moment of desperation, he commits a heinous act without a shred of remorse. Fancying himself a great man—a Napoleon, no less—he believes his actions transcend the boundaries of conventional morality.

But hark! The game is afoot as Raskolnikov engages in a perilous battle of wits with the astute detective Porfiry. As the net of suspicion tightens, our anti-hero finds himself hounded by the relentless voice of his own conscience. Only Sonya, a downtrodden woman of ill repute, offers a glimmer of hope for redemption.

As the investigation unfolds and the trial commences, the true identity of the perpetrator comes to light. Dostoyevsky's dark masterpiece paints a world where the lines between innocence and depravity blur, challenging the very foundations of one's faith in humanity. A most intriguing case indeed, Watson!

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780241347683
Book Author:	Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Book Format:	Hardback
Book Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Book Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions:	141 x 210 x 45 cm
Book Publication Date:	2018-05-07
Book Pagination:	720 pages
Book Weight:	830g