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The Fire Kimono
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Series: Feudal Japan, Book 13
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
Called away from the crisis by the shogun's orders to investigate a mysterious skeleton, Sano and his wife, Reiko, must confront dangerous, long-buried secrets. What was Sano's own mother doing on the night when a burning kimono ignited a blaze that nearly destroyed the city? The shogun gives Sano and Reiko just three days to find out - or risk losing not only their position at court but their families' lives as well.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-08-12
Enjoyable
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
yes. The historical and cultural backdrop and the characters are interesting.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The interplay of the politics plus the murder mystery made for a good listen.
Which character ??? as performed by Bernadette Dunne ??? was your favorite?
Sanyo's wife.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
no
Any additional comments?
would read other books by this author.
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- Laurel
- 12-24-12
A 17th Cent Japanese Novel- dialogue from Bronx
In the first few minutes of this book, the second in rank to the Shogun tells another character to shove something up his backside. That's when I stopped listening.