Rashomon Gate
Rashomon Gate by Ingrid J. Parker is a reprint edition published by Penguin Books in 2006, featuring 383 pages in English. This novel unfolds in ancient Japan and centers around the detective Sugawara Akitada, who is drawn into a web of intrigue when he is asked by an old friend to investigate a case of blackmail. As he takes up a position at the Imperial University, Akitada finds himself diverted by the murder of a young girl and the enigmatic disappearance of an elderly man, a case that captures the attention of the Emperor.
Readers will encounter a richly woven narrative that blends elements of fiction, historical context, and mystery. The story delves into themes of murder and malfeasance, showcasing Akitada’s journey through a complex landscape of crime and justice. With its intricate plot and detailed historical backdrop, Rashomon Gate offers an engaging exploration of the challenges faced by its protagonist in a society marked by intrigue and moral ambiguity.
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From the author of The Dragon Scroll comes an ingenious new novel of murder and malfeasance in ancient Japan, featuring the detective Sugawara Akitada. The son of reduced nobility forced to toil in the Ministry of Justice, Akitada is relieved when an old friend, Professor Hirata, asks him to investigate a friend’s blackmail. Taking a post at the Imperial University, he is soon sidetracked from his primary case by the murder of a young girl and the mysterious disappearance of an old man–a disappearance that the Emperor himself declares a miracle. Rashomon Gate is a mystery of magnificent complexity and historical detail that will leave readers yearning for more.
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