Murder at Mount Fuji

The novel presents a classic mystery set at a snow-covered mansion at the foot of Mount Fuji, where American student Jane Prescott is invited to spend the holidays with her classmate Chiyo. Chiyo belongs to one of Japan’s wealthiest families, the Wadas, whose patriarch Yohei “Grandpa” Wada heads a pharmaceutical empire. When Chiyo bursts into a room covered in blood and holds a knife, claiming she stabbed her grandfather, the family quickly closes ranks to shield their own. Jane, however, has more questions than anyone else, wondering whether her sweet, timid friend could truly be capable of such violence and who among the Wada clan might stand to gain from the patriarch’s death. The story blends atmosphere, nostalgia, and a dark, gritty mystery, offering a compelling read for fans of translated Japanese fiction and cosy crime.

A classic mystery from Japan’s queen of crime, MURDER AT MOUNT FUJI unfolds with twists and tension as suspicion travels through a houseful of relatives and secrets. The setting, the family dynamics, and questions about motive invite reflection on Japanese society and the complexity of loyalty under pressure.

Features

• Classic mystery from Japan's queen of crime
• Snowy Mount Fuji mansion setting
• American student Jane Prescott narrator
• Chiyo and Wada family intrigue
• Stabbing of patriarch Yohei "Grandpa" Wada
• Atmosphere, nostalgia, dark mystery

Informatie over de publicatie

Shizuko Natsuki (Auteur) Robert B. Rohmer (Vertaling) • Verschenen op 23/01/2025 • Penguin Random House USA • Pages: 304 • Edition: 1 armband • Paperback • Publisher: Penguin Random House USA