{"product_id":"9781805336549","title":"The Honjin Murders","description":"\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous deluxe paperback of Japan's greatest murder mystery, from the father of Japanese classic crime and author of \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Black Cat Café.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The premise alone is dazzling [and] the solution to this mystery came as a complete surprise.' - \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYokomizo is perhaps the most popular and beloved crime writer in his country's history. His classic mysteries are a treat for any fan of Golden Age whodunits, taking the reader all over post-war Japan, from remote mountain villages to pirate-plagued islands to the bustling streets of Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing stunning French flaps and a beautiful, wintry wrap-around cover, this deluxe gift paperback will delight Yokomizo fans old and new seeking the ingenious puzzle plot that started it all!","brand":"Yokomizo, Seishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58587392082294,"sku":"9781805336549","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1208\/4146\/files\/9781805336549.jpg?v=1788262352","url":"https:\/\/chepstowbooks.co.uk\/products\/9781805336549","provider":"Chepstow Books \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}