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Special investigator Sano Ichiro, tasked with safeguarding the shogun’s interests, encounters a chilling murder that could destabilize the court. With little choice, he enlists his new wife Reiko’s insight and courage to navigate the perilous intrigues of Edo‑period Japan and unmask the killer.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Laura Joh Rowland
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