{"product_id":"the-honjin-murders","title":"The Honjin Murders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeishi Yokomizo 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pushkin Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44575922520151,"sku":"9781805336549","price":69.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/1665\/1863\/files\/9781805336549_mph.jpg?v=1793145901","url":"https:\/\/valuegrovia.shop\/products\/the-honjin-murders","provider":"Marlowe District","version":"1.0","type":"link"}