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Sherlock Holmes' intriguing Eastern escapades unveiled.

Imagine the world's greatest detective in the setting of Meiji-era Japan. "Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal In Japan" takes the iconic sleuth into the heart of a political thriller where East meets West. If the thought of Holmes navigating the complexities of international intrigue while blending into an entirely different culture excites you, this novel promises a fresh take on the classic character. It's a narrative that not only offers a possible answer to one of literature's great mysteries but also serves as an immersive historical adventure that paints a vivid picture of Japan during a pivotal moment in its history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Japan

Regular price RM36.62 MYR
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Compare to estimated retail price: RM92.75 MYR  
ISBN: 9781947194373
Publisher: Vertical
Date of Publication: 2019-04-30
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Crime, Mystery, Espionage
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 92 readers)

Description

Where did Sherlock Holmes go during his famous disappearance between his death at Reichenbach Falls and reappearance in Baker Street, three years later? God of mystery Keisuke Matsuoka contends that it was in the Far East—in Japan, to be exact. In 1891, Nicholas Alexandrovich, the Tsarevich of Russia, was traveling in a fragile Meiji-era Japan on an official tour when he was almost assassinated. The Otsu Incident, as this came to be known, led to fear of an international incident, perhaps even a declaration of war from Russia. In steps Sherlock Holmes—on the run from the British police and presumed to be dead. Together with Hirobumi Ito, the first Prime Minister of Japan, the two unlikely allies immerse themselves in a knotted tangle of politics, deceit, and great powers. In this deftly researched and engrossing novel, based on real historical events, the great Sherlock Holmes stakes his flag in modern history in the turbulent early years of a rising Japan buffeted by the winds of change.
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Sherlock Holmes' intriguing Eastern escapades unveiled.

Imagine the world's greatest detective in the setting of Meiji-era Japan. "Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal In Japan" takes the iconic sleuth into the heart of a political thriller where East meets West. If the thought of Holmes navigating the complexities of international intrigue while blending into an entirely different culture excites you, this novel promises a fresh take on the classic character. It's a narrative that not only offers a possible answer to one of literature's great mysteries but also serves as an immersive historical adventure that paints a vivid picture of Japan during a pivotal moment in its history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.