The Meiji Guillotine Murders

Name: The Meiji Guillotine Murders
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782278887
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By Futaro Yamada

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Summary

The Meiji Guillotine Murders by Futaro Yamada is a gripping crime and thriller novel set during Japan's Meiji era. It follows a series of gruesome murders, centred around a mysterious guillotine, which baffle the detectives trying to solve them. The story intricately weaves historical elements with a complex mystery, keeping readers engaged as the plot unfolds.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This gripping tale may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate crime stories set against the backdrop of historical Japan. The book offers a compelling blend of mystery, detailed period settings, and intriguing characters, making it a treat for fans of whodunits and historical thrillers alike.

The Meiji Guillotine Murders

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Tokyo, 1869. It is the dawn of the Meiji era in Japan, but the scars of the bloody recent civil war are yet to heal. The new regime struggles to keep the peace as old scores are settled and dangerous new ideas flood into the country from the West.

A new police force promises to bring order to this land of feuding samurai warlords, and chief inspectors Kazuki and Kawaji are two of its brightest stars. Together they investigate a spree of baffling murders across the capital, moving from dingy drinking dens to high-class hotels and the heart of the Imperial Palace.

Can they solve these seemingly impossible crimes and save the country from slipping into chaos once more?

Taking us deep into the heart of 19th century Tokyo, The Meiji Guillotine Murders is a fiendish murder mystery from one of Japan's greatest crime writers.

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The Meiji Guillotine Murders is appreciated for offering more than a standard mystery narrative, as it delves into the historical context of its setting and explores the socio-political issues of the Meiji era.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782278887

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

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Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction Futaro Yamada General Fiction

About the Author

Futaro Yamada is the pen name of Seiya Yamada. He was born in 1922 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and graduated from the faculty of medicine at Tokyo University. He made his authorial debut in 1947 with the short story "The Incident at the Dharma Pass" and went on to write over a hundred novels and short stories. Known for his versatility, he is best loved in Japan for his series of ninja novels and historical crime novels. Many of his works have been adapted for film, television, manga and anime. He died in 2001.