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Seicho Matsumoto
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Number of Pages
112
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a work of fiction—a taut psychological thriller and crime noir—translated into English for the first time. Set in Tokyo, it follows a fearless woman who uses charm and streetwise connections to survive in a world of petty crime and powerful networks. After marrying a wealthy widower, their happiness is threatened when a rainy night car accident leads to suspicion of murder and a relentless media glare. The tone is cool, precise, and morally complex, inviting readers who crave intricate psychology, fast pacing, and atmospheric noir.
Presented as a tightly plotted, character-driven narrative, the book weaves mood, motive, and mystery through scenes of nightlife, high society, and courtroom argument. The reading experience is engaging and distinctive for its restrained prose, shifting perspectives, and the way every clue challenges what readers think they know. Readers move through the story by weighing evidence, tracking how public opinion sways, and watching a meticulous defense lawyer test the bounds of certainty.
After finishing, readers gain a sharper sense of how bias shapes belief and how truth unfolds under pressure. The experience fuels curiosity about motive and justice, and it lingers with you as a tense, thought-provoking crime story.
Product Details
Author
Seicho Matsumoto
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
112
Language
English
SKU
9780241724422
ISBN
9780241724422
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x0.9x19.7cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 340
₹ 59 Off