Dreaming Spies
Dreaming Spies by Laurie R. King is a historical fiction novel published by Bantam Books in 2015, featuring 416 pages in English. The story unfolds as Russell and Holmes return to their Sussex home to discover a striking stone from the Imperial gardens in Kyoto, which triggers memories of their perilous mission for the Japanese emperor in 1924. This mission involved a young Japanese woman who played a crucial role in their journey, leading them to a secret meeting with the Prince Regent.
As the narrative progresses, Russell resumes her studies in Oxford, where she unexpectedly encounters the same young woman, Miss Sato Haruki, revealing layers of intrigue and deception. The book delves into themes of mystery and detective work, exploring the complexities of identity and cultural exchange. Readers will find a blend of historical context and engaging plot developments that highlight the characters’ interactions and the challenges they face.
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“It is a normal afternoon in Sussex when Russell and Holmes return home to find a peculiar addition to their garden: a beautiful stone that once occupied the Imperial gardens in Kyoto. The stone immediately recalls the spring of 1924, when, on their way back from India (The Game), Russell and Holmes agreed to perform a small but exceedingly dangerous job for the emperor of Japan. At the time, Russell encountered a young Japanese woman on board their ship who tutored the two foreigners about her country and guided them into a secret meeting with the Prince Regent himself. Now, when Russell heads for Oxford to resume her long-delayed studies, she comes face-to-face with that very same young Japanese woman–and quickly realizes Miss Sato Haruki is not all that she seems.” —
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