Twilight in Musashino
(Author) Seicho MatsumotoMusashino, 1959. A young Japanese flight attendant is found strangled on the icy banks of the river. The police suspect foul play -- but the deeper they dig, the more they collide with a wall of silence. At the centre of it all stands a foreign priest and the Guglielmo Church, a charitable Christian mission. The dead woman's connection to the church is undeniable. But what begins as a routine investigation quickly turns into something far more treacherous, entangling narcotics, postwar relief schemes and the delicate web of international diplomacy. As the story moves from back alleys to diplomatic sanctuaries, following the twists and turns of detective Fujisawa's investigation, Seicho Matsumoto masterfully constructs a slow-burning procedural where truth is clear but justice is not permitted.
Seicho Matsumoto
Seicho Matsumoto (1909-1992) was a Japanese mystery writer known for his psychological depth and intricate plots. His most notable works include "Points and Lines" and "Inspector Imanishi Investigates". Matsumoto's writing style often delves into the complexities of human nature and societal issues, making his stories both engaging and thought-provoking. He is credited with revolutionizing the Japanese detective genre by introducing a more realistic and socially conscious approach. "Points and Lines" is considered his masterpiece, portraying the investigation of a murder on a train as a metaphor for the fractured post-war Japanese society. Matsumoto's contributions to literature have left a lasting impact on the mystery genre in Japan and beyond.
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