The Flower Master
The Flower Master by Sujata Massey, published by Harper Collins on April 5, 2000, is a 400-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and detective narratives. Set in Japan, the story follows Rei Shimura, a transplanted Californian navigating her fledgling antiques business and a challenging love life. When her aunt persuades her to join a flower arranging class, Rei becomes embroiled in a murder investigation that reveals hidden motives among those around her, including her own family.
Readers will find a blend of city life and cultural nuances as Rei grapples with the complexities of Japanese propriety while trying to maintain her business and unravel the mystery. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty and personal safety, as Rei encounters veiled threats and must sift through old secrets to protect her name and life. With a focus on women sleuths and the intricacies of Asian American experiences, this edition offers a compelling glimpse into a world where beauty and danger intertwine.
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Life in Japan for a transplanted California with a fledging antiques business and a nonexistent love life isn’t always fun, but when the flower arranging class Rei Shimura’s aunt cajoles her into taking turns into a stage for murder, Rei finds plenty of excitement she’s been missing.Unfortunately too many people have a reason for committing the crime–her aunt included. While struggling to adjust to the nuances of Japanese propriety, trying to keep her business afloat, and dealing with veiled massages left under her door, Rei sifts the bones of old skeletons to keep her family name clear–and her own life safe from an enemy with a mysterious agenda. If Rei doesn’t want to be crushed like fallen cherry blossoms, she’s going to have to walk a perilous line and uncover the killer with a dramatic flare for deadly arrangements.
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