Bundori
Bundori by Laura Joh Rowland is a historical mystery set in early spring 1679 in Edo, the feudal Japanese capital. Published by Harper Collins on April 24, 1997, this reprint edition spans 417 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Sano Ichiro, the shogun’s Most Honorable Investigator, as he is summoned to investigate the brutal decapitation of a favored vassal, whose head is taken as a war trophy. As Sano navigates the deceptive streets of Edo, he must employ his intellect, instincts, and Bushido training to uncover the truth behind this shocking crime.
Readers will encounter a richly detailed world filled with sumptuous castles, pleasure districts, and serene temples, all while Sano faces the dual threats of danger and deceit. The story delves into the complexities of honor and shame within the context of a police procedural, highlighting Sano’s quest for justice amidst the political intrigue of his time. Bundori offers a captivating exploration of historical fiction, mystery, and the challenges faced by private investigators in a richly woven narrative.
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It is early spring, 1679, and the feudal Japanese capital, Edo, is beginning to blossom. But along its peaceful, misty streets evil lurks. With one stroke, the favored vassal of the ruling family is decapitated, his head taken for a bundori — a war trophy. Sano Ichiro, the shogun’s Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, is called to find the culprit. In a city where danger and deceit lie just below the lush surface, Sano must rely on his mind, his instincts, and his noble training in Bushido — the Way of the Warrior — to solve this case that could bring him glory…or everlasting shame. Set against a backdrop of sumptuous castles, tawdry pleasure districts, and serene temples, and filled with unforgettable, rich characters, Bundori is breathtaking entertainment.
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