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Black Hand GroupAuthor: Edogawa Ranpo
| Original Title | 黒手組 |
|---|---|
| Author | 江戸川 乱歩 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a quiet hot spring retreat, a writer stumbles upon a chilling newspaper headline: his wealthy uncle’s daughter, Fumiko, has been kidnapped by the infamous "Black Hand Gang," notorious for vanishing without a trace after extorting ransoms. Despite paying the demanded sum, Fumiko remains missing, leaving her devout family in despair. Enter Akechi Kogoro, an eccentric detective with a knack for deciphering codes. A cryptic postcard—seemingly innocuous—catches his eye, its orderly lines masking a hidden message. As Akechi unravels the cipher, he uncovers a web far removed from the gang’s ruthless reputation. Shadows of secret romances, intercepted letters, and a live-in student’s desperate scheme emerge. With audacious tricks—stilts in the dark, forged threats—the truth defies expectations, revealing motives rooted in love and folly. Akechi’s brilliance navigates familial tensions and misplaced faith, delivering a resolution as unexpected as it is poignant. Yet lingering questions remain: How deep do deception’s roots run? And what price would one pay for loyalty? A tale where codes crack open hearts, and even villains wear masks of longing. |
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