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Umon’s Detective Chronicles: Thirty Exploits – The Obi-Untying Buddhist RitesAuthor: Yamanaka Sadao

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Original Title	右門捕物帖　三十番手柄　帯解け仏法
Author	山中貞雄
Genre	Historical Fiction
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	In the bustling streets of Edo, whispers of divine punishment ripple through the community as a drowned boatman’s death sparks suspicion. Stoic detective Umon and his talkative ally Denroku uncover strangulation beneath the guise of an accident, leading them into a labyrinth of secrets. A kimono merchant’s daughter, Orui, risks scandal with her forbidden love for clerk Iyoshi, while her brother’s infatuation with Iyoshi’s sister Ofumi complicates loyalties. Meanwhile, Keishirō, a pockmarked schemer, scrambles to control his wife’s mysterious ties to a tailored haori linked to the crime. \nAs Umon traces clues to a shadowy temple, cryptic rituals and masked figures hint at a conspiracy exploiting believers’ desires. Forbidden trysts, coded messages in fabric, and threats of “divine retribution” blur lines between piety and deceit. With each step, Umon navigates treacherous alliances—from lecherous magistrates to vengeful boatmen—while Ofumi’s defiance against ominous prophecies draws her deeper into danger. \nBeneath moonlit riverbanks and temple corridors, love and ambition collide, but speaking the truth risks fatal consequences. Will Umon unravel the web before more lives sink into the current?