Tokyo 1698, Sano, the samurai detective who has risen to become the Shogun second in command, is investigating rumors of a plot to overthrow the ruling regime. He discovers that Lord mori, a political opponent, has been found murdered in his own bed... with Sanos pregnant wife reiko, lying naked beside him. Was Reiko, Lord Moris scorned mistress and vengeful assassin, as a lady Mori alleges? Or she involved in a stunning hoax with her husband as the ghost of Lord mori has charged? Now in a desperate race against time, sano must find the real killer. In this tale of intrigue and treachery that draws on the tradition of the classic film he faces execution for treason unless he can solve the mystery

ISBN: 0312948379