The author transports the reader not only to 17th century Japan but into the mindset of the Samurai philosophy and the culture. Rowland wraps all this in an intricate mystery of a supposed ritual double suicide of a noble woman and a commoner. Sano Ichiro once met is not easily forgotten. As the reader is propelled to the books conclusion there is the satisfaction of knowing that this is just the beginning of this wonderful series!
I am an advocate of reading series in order and have to admit I liked others in the series even more than this first entry so I had to leave a little room in the ratings. This first book sets up Sano's character and conflicts which lead to the higher enjoyment of others in the series.
My husband also enjoyed this book, proving this is a series for men and women. What drew him to Sano Ichiro was his quiet dignity and strength and how he used these to help him face a problem or situation. Learning the philosophy of the samurai and Japanese beliefs all added to the enjoyment of this taut mystery.
I am an advocate of reading series in order and have to admit I liked others in the series even more than this first entry so I had to leave a little room in the ratings. This first book sets up Sano's character and conflicts which lead to the higher enjoyment of others in the series.
My husband also enjoyed this book, proving this is a series for men and women. What drew him to Sano Ichiro was his quiet dignity and strength and how he used these to help him face a problem or situation. Learning the philosophy of the samurai and Japanese beliefs all added to the enjoyment of this taut mystery.
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