Black Arrow
Black Arrow by I. J. Parker is a historical mystery published by Penguin on November 28, 2006. This first edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. Set in ancient Japan, the narrative follows Sugawara Akitada as he takes on the role of provisional governor in the inhospitable province of Echigo, where he faces a series of challenges, including a local uprising and brutal murders.
Readers will find that Black Arrow immerses them in the treacherous landscape of eleventh-century Japan, highlighting the complexities of Akitada’s new position amidst a backdrop of danger and intrigue. The story weaves together themes of mystery and historical detail, as Akitada navigates the perils of his environment, confronting both external threats and the chilling mysteries that lie within the frozen hills.
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In I. J. Parker’s latest mystery set in ancient Japan, a cold and hostile land pits Akitada against his deadliest foe yet
I. J. Parker’s engrossing historical novels bring eleventh-century Japan to life in all its colorful, treacherous glory. As Black Arrow opens, Sugawara Akitada assumes his new post as provisional governor of Echigo, a frigid province in the far north notorious for its hostility to outsiders. But the snow that threatens to completely isolate the region is the least of his problems-which include a local uprising, a series of brutal murders, and a mystery that’s as old as the frozen hills and a lot more dangerous. Superbly written and rich in period detail, Black Arrow is another bravura performance from a master of the historical thriller.
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