Synopses & Reviews
THE TRUTH IS DRENCHED IN BLOOD... Tokyo, 1698: Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to become the shogun's second-in-command, is investigating rumors of a plot to overthrow the ruling regime. But conspiracy theories travel far too close to home when Sano discovers that Lord Mori, heir to the shogun, has been found murdered in his own bed...with Sano's pregnant wife, Reiko, lying naked beside him. Was Reiko Lord Mori's scorned mistress, and vengeful assassin, as Lady Mori alleges? Or is she involved in a stunning hoax with her husband--as the ghost of Lord Mori has charged? Now, in a desperate race against time, Sano must find the real killer or face execution for treason. . .unless he can solve the mystery of the RED CHRYSANTHEMUM
"A blend [of] political intrigue and barbed sexual commentary."
--Entertainment Weekly
"Rowland has a painter's eye...[and] a politician's ear for intrigue."--The New York Times Book Review
Review
"A blend [of] political intrigue and barbed sexual commentary."
--Entertainment Weekly
"Rowland has a painter's eye...[and] a politician's ear for intrigue."--The New York Times Book Review "A page-turner...Rowland matches her talent for storytelling with her ability to render convincing historical detail."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Rowland's historical detail and graceful prose enhance another solid mystery."--Kirkus Reviews
"Rowland puts her own spin on the multiple storytelling tactics invented five decades ago in the movie Rashomon, adding an extra dimension to her long-running series....The tension leads to a corker of a denouement--one that opens up new doors for future series offerings." --Baltimore Sun "A careful, beautiful portrayal of a dangerous time in Japanese history... compelling and lively."--Dallas Morning News
Synopsis
Tokyo, 1698: Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to become the shogun's second-in-command, is investigating rumors of a plot to overthrow the ruling regime. But conspiracy theories travel far too close to home when Sano discovers that Lord Mori, heir to the shogun, has been found murdered in his own bed with Sano's pregnant wife, Reiko, lying naked beside him. Was Reiko Lord Mori's scorned mistress, and vengeful assassin, as Lady Mori alleges? Or is she involved in a stunning hoax with her husband--as the ghost of Lord Mori has charged? Now, in a desperate race against time, Sano must find the real killer or face execution for treason. . .unless he can solve the mystery of the RED CHRYSANTHEMUM
Synopsis
Tokyo, 1698:
Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to become the shogun's second-in-command, is investigating rumors of a plot to overthrow the ruling regime. But conspiracy theories travel far too close to home when Sano discovers that Lord Mori, heir to the shogun, has been found murdered in his own bed...with Sano's pregnant wife, Reiko, lying naked beside him. Was Reiko Lord Mori's scorned mistress, and vengeful assassin, as Lady Mori alleges? Or is she involved in a stunning hoax with her husband--as the
ghost of Lord Mori
has charged? Now, in a desperate race against time, Sano must find the real killer or face execution for treason. . .unless he can solve the mystery of the
RED CHRYSANTHEMUM
About the Author
Laura Joh Rowland, the granddaughter of Chinese and Korean immigrants, grew up in Michigan and was educated at the University of Michigan. She and her husband, Marty, settled in New Orleans and have recently returned there after Hurricane Katrina. Red Chrysanthemum is the eleventh in her highly acclaimed series of thrillers featuring Sano Ichiro.