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| Original Title | 薔薇夫人 |
|---|---|
| Author | 江戸川 乱歩 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Koichi Aoyama is a young man on the precipice, his soul adrift after squandering stolen money and spiraling towards suicide. Desperate and utterly alone, a chance encounter on a bustling Ginza street offers an unexpected lifeline. The enigmatic Sumie Aikawa, a woman of statuesque beauty and captivating allure, sees the despair in his eyes and draws him into her secluded world. Enticed by her understanding and the promise of a fresh start, Koichi confides his darkest secrets within her luxurious apartment. But as he falls deeper into her orbit, he can't shake the feeling that Sumie's compassion might conceal a more sinister design. What twisted fate awaits Koichi at "nine o'clock sharp," the hour she so insistently warned him not to forget, and will his newfound hope lead him to salvation or a deeper abyss? |
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