The Node

1907. Prime Minister Stolypin is concerned about the theft of cargo at the Moscow railway node. The stolen goods already amount to tens of millions of rubles. The crimes involve not only thieves, but also railway officials, detectives, and unscrupulous merchants. Stolypin sends Councillor Lykov to Moscow with the task of putting an end to the lawlessness on the railways... 

Nikolai Svechin is one of the most famous authors of historical detective novels, a nominee for the "Russian Detective" award and a leader in his niche. 
The most famous series by Svechin is the one about the investigations of Alexei Lykov. It includes over 20 novels and collections, each with a separate story of crime, but featuring recognizable characters. The effect of a thrilling series.