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The Honjin Murders (Detective Kindaichi Mysteries)
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One Of Japan'S Greatest Classic Murder Mysteries, Introducing Their Best Loved Detective, Translated Into English For The First Timein The Winter Of 1937, The Village Of Okamura Is Abuzz With Excitement Over The Forthcoming Wedding Of A Son Of The Grand Ichiyanagi Family. But Amid The Gossip Over The Approaching Festivities, There Is Also A Worrying Rumour It Seems A Sinister Masked Man Has Been Asking Questions Around The Village.Then, On The Night Of The Wedding, The Ichiyanagi Household Are Woken By A Terrible Scream, Followed By The Sound Of Eerie Music. Death Has Come To Okamura, Leaving No Trace But A Bloody Samurai Sword, Thrust Into The Pristine Snow Outside The House. Soon, Amateur Detective Kosuke Kindaichi Is On The Scene To Investigate What Will Become A Legendary Murder Case, But Can This Scruffy Sleuth Solve A Seemingly Impossible Crime?Yokomizo Is Perhaps The Most Popular And Feted Crime Writer In His Country?S History. His Richly Atmospheric Classic Mysteries Are A Treat For Any Fan Of Golden Age Whodunits, Taking The Reader All Over Postwar Japan, From Remote Mountain Villages To Pirateplagued Islands And The Bustling Streets Of Tokyo. Yokomizo Loved To Craft Ingenious Puzzle Plots, Inspired By The Greats Of British And American Crime, Such As John Dickson Carr Or Agatha Christie, While His Detective, Kosuke Kindaichi, Is Everything A Reader Could Want From A Sleuth: Brilliant, Eccentric, Charming, And Unassuming Enough To Be Fatally Underestimated By Many A Murderer. . .
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- Q: What is the main plot of 'The Honjin Murders'? A: The story revolves around a wedding in the village of Okamura in 1937, where a masked man stirs up trouble. On the wedding night, a murder occurs, leaving behind a bloody samurai sword. Detective Kosuke Kindaichi investigates this mysterious case.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Honjin Murders'? A: The book is authored by Seishi Yokomizo, who is renowned for his classic murder mysteries in Japan.
- Q: What genre does 'The Honjin Murders' belong to? A: 'The Honjin Murders' is classified as Genre Fiction, specifically a classic murder mystery.
- Q: Is 'The Honjin Murders' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'The Honjin Murders' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Honjin Murders' have? A: 'The Honjin Murders' contains 192 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Honjin Murders' published? A: 'The Honjin Murders' was published on August 4, 2020.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Honjin Murders' is available in new condition.
- Q: What makes Kosuke Kindaichi a notable detective? A: Kosuke Kindaichi is characterized as a brilliant, eccentric, and charming detective, often underestimated by murderers, which adds depth to the mystery.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Golden Age mysteries? A: Yes, fans of Golden Age whodunits will appreciate Yokomizo's intricate puzzle plots and atmospheric storytelling.
- Q: Does 'The Honjin Murders' include any illustrations or visual elements? A: The details about illustrations or visual elements aren't specified in the product description.