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It is early spring, 1679, and the feudal Japanese capital, Edo, is beginning to blossom. But along its peaceful, misty streets evil lurks. With one stroke, the favored vassal of the ruling family is decapitated, his head taken for a bundori -- a war trophy. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most... read more

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In the vast, deep pond at Edo Castle's martial arts training ground, Sano Ichiro trod water furiously, trying to stay afloat.

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This is book 2 of 16 in Sano Ichiro Mysteries. (standard series)

Preceded by Shinju, and followed by The Way of the Traitor.

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  1. Laura Joh Rowland (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Villard Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0679434232
Page Count: 339

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