The Scribe. Book 1

“The Bookman” is Konstantin Nazimov’s novel, the first book of the eponymous cycle. Genre: fantasy, bōyar-anime, reincarnation.

He earned recognition and saw much—but an illness forced him into a choice. A bullet to the temple, or a мучениче death. He didn’t lower his hands; he wanted to take a risk and outwit the bony one. Surprisingly—he succeeded. A strange ritual, and I took the place in the body of the clan heir, whom they shoved under the wheels of a runaway carriage. What is it like to find yourself in another world? Without friends, connections, or support! To be less conspicuous, you have to reshape your views and actions to fit a young man. The clan itself isn’t far from the leading roles, and even its name says it all—The Bookman. Yes, yes, magic of various textual spells. With my teeth, I’ll hold on, I’ll concentrate all my strength—then I’ll secure myself here. I probably won’t find another chance to preserve myself. But first, I still have to live long enough to receive a modest inheritance. And let’s not forget: someone paid the killers. Will I find my place in this world, friends and girlfriends? I want to believe that…