The Lady Killer by Masako Togawa
A classic mystery from one of Japan's best-loved crime writers.
'Full of subtly menacing tensions and sharp psychological insights, told in lean, sparsely ornamented styleThis one is a must for the discerning reader.' - Kirkus
‘Long established in Japan, [Togawa’s] books have benefited from sensitive translation to enjoy a well-deserved second life.’ — Daily Mail
'The PD James of Japan.' - Times Literary Supplement
‘There's a great and distinct timbre to this book … it certainly has the cleverness ultimately to keep a genre reader really satisfied.’ — The Bookbag
"Even when you think you know just where the book is headed… you don’t… Thoroughly enjoyable." — David’s Book World
‘Long established in Japan, [Togawa’s] books have benefited from sensitive translation to enjoy a well-deserved second life.’ — Daily Mail
'The PD James of Japan.' - Times Literary Supplement
‘There's a great and distinct timbre to this book … it certainly has the cleverness ultimately to keep a genre reader really satisfied.’ — The Bookbag
"Even when you think you know just where the book is headed… you don’t… Thoroughly enjoyable." — David’s Book World
Masako Togawa (1931-2016) was one of Japan's foremost writers of crime fiction. Born in Tokyo, she worked as a cabaret performer before beginning to write crime fiction backstage, during her breaks. Her debut thriller The Master Key (also available from Pushkin Vertigo) won Japan's prestigious Edgowa Rampo Prize, and Togawa went on to become a hugely successful author, while continuing to lead a colourful parallel life as a singer, actress, feminist, nightclub owner and gay icon.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782273646 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782273646 |
| Title | The Lady Killer |
| Author | Masako Togawa |
| Series | Pushkin Vertigo Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pushkin Press |
| Year published | 2018-04-26 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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