One of the most popular works of modern detective genre are books Dontsova. Every fan of Daria Dontsova must wear something new and interesting for herself.
10. Auntie Lies House
"Auntie's House of Lies" opens a list of the best books Dontsova. The main character of the work, Dasha, comes to the morgue for the body of Paulie, the late daughter of her friend. There she was told very strange news that the girl had come to life. It turned out that she was just in a coma. Yes, only 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 a private investigation starts her own investigation, considering the girl’s death an accident, because before that she was repeatedly assassinated. The police are not going to conduct an investigation, considering all cases 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 the crime, as a result of which Katya Vinogradova, who was injected with a huge dose of the drug from her heart, is killed. Dasha is working hard to find the killer. She learns that the deceased has a son behind bars who was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. Private investigator accepts attempts to free the innocent. Soon, one by one, witnesses began to die, who were at least somehow connected with the murdered and her son. Now the life of Dasha herself is in danger, because she has gone far and found out a lot about it. However, the killer does not yet imagine how cunning and dodgy this woman is.
8. Viper in syrup
"Viper in syrup" enters the list of the cycle “Eulampia Romanova. The investigation is conducted by an amateur. The main character of the work of Eulampius, a failed harpist, remains alone for a whole year, as her relatives go abroad. In order not to die of boredom, the heroine is hired by 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 her own child, shooting her dad during a game of war. They arrest the spouse of the deceased, who is suspected of organizing the murder. Romanova does not believe in the fault 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. New Year's celebration is in full swing, however, the holiday is overshadowed by the death of the mistress of the house, who dies in 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 business for no reason. She begins her own investigation. A born detective begins to sort out all the relatives, each of whom could turn out to be a murderer. What Dasha is completely sure of is that the offender is one of the relatives who are at a celebration in the house that day.
6. Dentists cry too
"Dentists cry too." - Another book by Dontsova from a series of ironic detective novels about Dasha Vasilyeva. The main character accidentally sends a family jewel to the dump. To find her, she goes to a landfill, and instead finds a dead man there. The dead is an ordinary girl. The police believe that this case is completely hopeless, because the deceased had no criminal connections and was not rich. Understanding that it is not worth waiting for a stir from the side of law enforcement agencies, Dasha herself decides to open this case. Soon she learns that the local successful dentist was somehow connected with the murdered woman. How he was involved in the murder of the girl Vasilyeva and remains to be found out.
5. Ghost in sneakers
Ghost in Sneakers enters the list of the best detective novels of Daria Dontsova. The main character of the book, Dasha Vasilyeva, becomes the director of a bookstore. On the very first day, something extremely strange and terrible happens in a new position. The thing is that in the closet of one of the saleswomen of the store a corpse of a woman is discovered who has the same surname, name and patronymic as the new director. Dasha begins her own investigation. The troubles do not end there. After a strong hurricane, the heroine’s cottage becomes unsuitable for housing, therefore, along with her pets, she settles 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 of the cycle of novels about Dasha Vasilyeva. Maxim Polyansky is under arrest, who is accused of killing his wife. All the evidence is against the suspect and it will be very difficult to prove his innocence. Dasha does not doubt Maxim's innocence, therefore, she is taken for the search for a 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 life, but more than one criminal, no matter how dangerous he is, has not managed to outwit Dasha and leave her.
3. Manicure for the dead
"Manicure for the dead" - A book from a series of detective novels about Eulampia Romanova. The life of the main character is monotonous and boring, until a new girlfriend Katya appears in her life. However, she will soon be kidnapped. The criminals in return for it require some papers that are kept by Kostya Katukov. Without hesitation, the main character goes to the apartment of that person, but discovers him dead. She can’t find the necessary documents, after which the woman’s life turns into hell.
2. For all the hares
"For all the hares" - One of the best books by Dontsova, part of a series of novels about Dasha Vasilyeva. The main character leaves for vacation on vacation, 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 they are going to close the case 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 turns out to be the heiress of a large estate near Paris. The estate goes to the heroine from the spouse 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 due to the abandoned inheritance.