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The Death of Mrs. FukamiAuthor: Okamoto Kidō
| Original Title | 深見夫人の死 |
|---|---|
| Author | 岡本 綺堂 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a quiet coastal town, the sudden suicide of a respected philanthropist sends shockwaves through society. Tadayoko Fukami, beloved for her charity work and seemingly idyllic family life, drowns herself under mysterious circumstances, leaving no clear motive. Years earlier, a peculiar incident unfolds on a sweltering train journey: a farmer’s luggage spills corn and a small blue snake, sparking panic. Two siblings aboard—a teenage girl and her brother—react with inexplicable terror, fleeing abruptly. As rumors of recurring snake encounters on eastbound trains surface, a conductor hints at an eerie pattern tied to passengers from a specific town. \nThe siblings’ lives intertwine with these omens: the girl, Tadayoko, later faces sinister threats involving snakes in Tokyo, while her brother descends into erratic behavior. Whispers of a generational curse haunt their family, linked to a feud centuries past. Decades later, Tadayoko’s marriage to an industrialist from the cursed town deepens the mystery, culminating in her tragic death and cryptic clues left behind. Shadows of fate, vengeance, and spectral serpents linger unanswered, weaving a haunting tale where past sins claw relentlessly into the present. |
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