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| Original Title | 右門捕物帖 |
|---|---|
| Author | 佐々木 味津三 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the bustling heart of Edo, the astute Detective Umon of Hatchobori, renowned for his enigmatic silence, faces his greatest challenge yet. His perpetually flustered assistant, Denroku, stumbles upon a samurai brutally murdered, his throat impossibly gouged beneath a temple's bell apparatus. This bizarre incident quickly multiplies as more victims emerge, each death tied to the shadowy Ushi-no-koku mairi curse rituals. While rival detective Aba Kei mobilizes every resource with conventional tactics, Umon delves into the dark undercurrents of a city gripped by fear. He must uncover the impossible weapon, the motive, and the mastermind behind these gruesome killings, all while preserving his unique, unconventional approach. Edo's fate hangs in the balance as Umon races against time to expose the truth. |
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