The Honjin Murders
(Author) Seishi Yokomizo'The Japanese Agatha Christie' Sarah Cox, on BBC2's Between the Covers
'The master of ingenious plotting' Guardian
'Dazzling' New York Times
FROM THE FATHER OF JAPANESE CRIME
In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour - it seems a sinister masked man has been asking questions about the Ichiyanagis around the village.
Then, on the night of the wedding, the Ichiyanagi family are woken by a terrible scream, followed by the sound of eerie music - death has come to Okamura, leaving no trace but a bloody samurai sword, thrust into the pristine snow outside the house. The murder seems impossible, but amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi is determined to get to the bottom of it.
Seishi Yokomizo
Seishi Yokomizo was a renowned Japanese mystery writer known for his masterpiece "The Inugami Clan." His intricate plots and vivid characters captivated readers, establishing him as a pioneer of detective fiction in Japan. Yokomizo's legacy endures through his timeless mysteries and lasting impact on the genre.
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