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Sano Ichiro Mysteries

The Assassin's Touch


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2006
  • PAPER

When the shogun's chief intelligence officer suddenly drops dead during a horse race at Edo Castle--the fourth such death--the shogun enlists the talents of Sano Ichiro to investigate. (JPN225, $7.99)

Black Lotus


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2002
  • PAPER

When an unknown arsonist sets fire to a cottage on the grounds of the Black Lotus Temple, killing three sect members, seventeenth-century samurai detective Sano Ichiro is called on to investigate. (JPN229, $6.99)

The Cloud Pavilion

The Cloud Pavilion


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

Rowland's latest novel featuring samurai detective Sano Ichiro (JPN361, $24.99)

The Concubine's Tattoo


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2000
  • PAPER

Sano Ichiro, is called upon to investigate a young concubine who was poisoned while applying a lover's tattoo, but the case is complicated by his new wife's interventions in the investigation, in a mystery set in seventeenth-century Japan. (JPN231, $6.99)

The Dragon King's Palace


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2004
  • PAPER

A mystery set in 17th century Japan. When four women including his wife are kidnapped on their way to Mt. Fuji and imprisoned in the tower of a ruined palace, Sano Ichiro is directed by his shogun under penalty of death to work with his enemies in order to secure the women's freedom. (JPN227, $6.99)

The Perfumed Sleeve


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2005
  • PAPER

When 1694 Edo erupts into violence in the wake of a conflict between two rival factions in 17th century Japan, the shogun's most esteemed investigator, Sano Ichiro, is urged by both sides to join their numbers. (JPN226, $8.99)

The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2003
  • PAPER

When the shogun's young cousin and heir apparent is found murdered in the bed of Lady Wisteria, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator Sano Ichiro must investigate. (JPN228, $6.99)

Red Chrysanthemum


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

In the 11th title in Rowland's series of page-turners set in 17th century Japan, samurai Sano Ichiro searches for the murderer of his pregnant wife. Rich in drama, atmosphere and historical detail. (JPN220, $24.95)

The Samurai's Wife

The Samurai's Wife


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 2001
  • PAPER

Sano Ichiro investigates the murder of a high Kyoto official in this mystery set in 17th century Japan. (JPN230, $6.99)

Shinju


by Laura Joh Rowland

  • MYSTERY
  • 1996
  • PAPER

In seventeenth-century Japan, Sano Ichiro, a teacher and detective, investigates the ritual "suicide" drownings of a peasant and a noblewoman, supposedly star-crossed lovers, and uncovers an intricate plot of political intrigue and murder. (JPN233, $7.99)

 

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