The Snow Empress by Laura Joh Rowland
In Japan, 1699. Sa no Ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to power and influence in the shogun's court, has attracted dangerous rivals. When their son is kidnapped, Sano and his wife, Reiko, set off on a desperate search, only to be trapped by Lord Matsumae, who's been driven mad by the murder of his mistress and is holding an entire province hostage until someone confesses. Sano offers to find the killer if Matsumae will free the hostages. Soon, however, he and Reiko find themselves caught up in an intricate scheme involving racial tensions, jealous husbands, and murderous intrigue.
"Roland matches her talent for storytelling with her ability to render convincing historical detail in this long-running but fresh series" - Publishers Weekly (starred review on RED CHRYSANTHEMUM)."
Laura Joh Rowland is the award-winning author of the samurai detective Sano Ichiro mystery series set in 17th century Japan, as well as a historical suspense series starring Charlotte Bronte. Her work has been published in 21 countries; nominated for the Anthony Award, the Hammett Prize, and the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award; won RT Magazine's Reader's Choice Award; and been included in the Wall Street Journal's list of the five best historical mystery novels. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan. She is a former aerospace scientist, a painter, and a cartoonist. She lives in New York City with her husband Marty. This is her fourth Victorian mystery.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780312365424 |
| ISBN 10 | 031236542X |
| Title | The Snow Empress |
| Author | Laura Joh Rowland |
| Series | Sano Ichiro Mystery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Minotaur Books,US |
| Year published | 2007-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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