The Convict's Sword: A Mystery of Eleventh-Century Japan

The Convict's Sword: A Mystery of Eleventh-Century Japan - Paperback

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The Convict's Sword: A Mystery of Eleventh-Century Japan - Paperback

The Convict's Sword: A Mystery of Eleventh-Century Japan - Paperback

by I. J. Parker
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by I. J. Parker (Author)

The latest in the "terrifically imaginative" (The Wall Street Journal) Akitada mystery series brings eleventh-century Japan to life

I. J. Parker's phenomenal Akitada mystery series has been gaining fans with each new novel. The latest, The Convict's Sword, is the most fully realized installment to date, weaving history, drama, mystery, romance, and adventure into a story of passion and redemption. Lord Sugawara Akitada, the senior secretary in the Ministry of Justice, must find the mysterious killer of a man condemned to live in exile for a crime he did not commit. Meanwhile, Akitada's retainer, Tora, investigates the sudden death of a blind street singer, whose past life is a bigger mystery than anyone thought. Told in Parker's clever, vivid prose, The Convict's Sword is a must-read for those who love well-written mysteries in an exotic setting.

Author Biography

I. J. Parker, winner of the Shamus Award for "Akitada's First Case," a short story published in 1999, lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She writes regularly for Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.

Number of Pages: 432
Dimensions: 0.74 x 7.76 x 5.06 IN
Publication Date: July 28, 2009
ISBN9780143115793
Author I. J. Parker
PublisherPenguin Adult Hc/Tr
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 2009
LanguageENG- English
Pages432
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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