The Convict's Sword: A Mystery of 11th Century Japan Featuring

The Convict's Sword: A Mystery of 11th Century Japan Featuring Sugawara Akitada (A Sugawara Akitada Mystery)

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.
Country USA
Brand Penguin Books
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2009-07-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143115793

The Convict's Sword: A Mystery of 11th Century Japan Featuring Sugawara Akitada (A Sugawara Akitada Mystery)