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The Masuda Affair (2010)

by I.J. Parker(Favorite Author)

3.91 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0727869256 (ISBN13: 9780727869258)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Severn House Publishers

series

Sugawara Akitada

review 1: I've now read several of the series, like them all, enjoyable characters and stories bringing history to life. (Parker has obviously done a lot of background reading and research.) They're fun to read in order, these books, as the family's life unfolds; but they can also be read individually. In addition, the novels fit with what I remember of the Tale of Genji, a "novel" actually written during the period in which Parker's stories take place.
review 2: I love this series. Medieval Japan comes alive with these characters. Akitada is in a deep depression over the death of his son when the appearance of an orphan boy along a trail sets him upon another quest that looks to break him both personally and professionally. You have to read the previous books in the ... moreseries to really understand the personal relationships in Lord Sugawara's "family." Lots of action in what appears to be a cold case come alive again. Parker manages to make the fair and equanimous Akitada moody and unreasonable in some instances. His relationships with his wife and loyal retainer, Tora, appear to be ending. He is accused of misconduct with a minor and consumed with the idea of replacing his son with this newly discovered orphan boy. Powerful men and an enemy from the past are involved in misconduct and aware of Akitada's interest in them. Parker masterfully weaves together many strands of seemingly unrelated plot lines. Akitada's humanity and luck shine in this book. I think it's time he got another promotion. Well, we'll have to see in book eight. less

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