The Master Key
The Master Key by Masako Togawa is a mystery novel published by Steerforth Press on November 23, 2021. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds within the K Apartments for Ladies in Tokyo, where each resident harbors a dark secret. As the narrative progresses, the theft of a master key that opens all 150 rooms sets off a chain of events that intertwines the lives of the women living there, revealing their hidden pasts and the sinister history of the building itself.
Readers will encounter a range of characters, including a woman grappling with the loss of a child, a scavenger plagued by madness, and a wife who fiercely protects her deceased husband’s manuscripts. The plot thickens as the stolen key leads to the unearthing of a deadly secret, ultimately culminating in murder. This edition invites readers into a world of intrigue, exploring themes of crime and mystery within a tightly woven narrative.
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A new edition of this prizewinning classic mystery from one of Japan’s best-loved crime writers
A building full of secrets. A key that will unleash them all…
The K Apartments for Ladies in Tokyo conceals a sinister past behind each door; a woman who has buried a child; a scavenger driven mad by ill-health; a wife mysteriously guarding her late husband’s manuscripts; a talented violinist tortured by her own guilt. The master key, which opens the door to all 150 rooms, links their tangled stories. But now it has been stolen, and dirty tricks are afoot.
For a deadly secret lies buried beneath the building. And when it is revealed, there will be murder.
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