The Dragon King's Palace: A Novel - Hardcover

Rowland, Laura Joh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312282664 ISBN 13: 9780312282660

Publisher: Minotaur Books, 2003

Synopsis

On a whim of the shogun’s mother, a procession has left the sweltering heat of Edo, bound for the cooler climate of Mount Fuji. Among her traveling companions are Reiko, the beautiful wife of Sano Ichir_, the shogun’s Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People; Reiko’s friend Midori, nine months pregnant; and Lady Yanagisawa, the deranged wife of the shogun’s powerful second-in-command. None of them look forward to the trip. But their troubles have only begun when their procession is stopped suddenly on a deserted road. The entire retinue is viciously slaughtered and the four women are bound and taken away, imprisoned by a mysterious kidnapper.

Sano now finds himself faced with the most important case of his career. The shogun demands quick action, and under the threat of death, Sano is forced to work with his bitter enemies---Chamberlain Yanagisawa and Police Commissioner Hoshina.

The women are in imminent danger, and the delivery of a ransom note only complicates matters---forcing both Sano and Reiko to take desperate measures. Once again, Laura Joh Rowland’s dazzling combination of history and storytelling draws us into a sumptuous and treacherous world.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

“Rowland has a painter’s eye for the minutiae of court life, as well as
a politician’s ear for intrigue.”---The New York Times Book Review

“The mystery is sharp and suspenseful, but, as usual, it’s the
beautifully re-created feudal Japan---rich in detail but never overloaded
with it---that captures our imagination. This series just keeps getting
better and better.”---Booklist on The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria

“Rowland’s dazzling array of entertaining narratives continues to score
points with readers, with exotic locales, a flair for dramatics....”---The Japan Times

“Well-developed characters, a complex, absorbing plot and rich
historical detail should win the author...many new readers as well as a
place on mystery bestseller lists.”---Publishers Weekly (starred review)
on Black Lotus

About the Author:

Laura Joh Rowland, the granddaughter of Chinese and Korean immigrants, was educated at the University of Michigan and now lives in New Orleans with her husband. The Dragon King’s Palace is the eighth novel in her widely acclaimed series featuring Sano Ichiro.

About this edition

• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0312282664
• ISBN 13: 9780312282660
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336