A humorous story from the creator of Japan’s cozy detective genre.
Reiko Hosho, a wealthy heiress from a noble family, leads a life on two fronts. By day she works incognito as a detective in Tokyo police, and by evening, dressed in a beautiful dress and accompanied by her personal butler, she heads out for lavish dinners in a limousine. When she faces an unsolvable murder case involving a young woman, Reiko turns to her butler Kagayama for advice—who, doubting her detective skills, takes the investigation into his own hands.
Who will like this book?
Those looking for detective stories without gloom and cruelty—with riddles, eccentric heroes, and a light, almost theatrical atmosphere.
Readers who enjoy mysteries with brilliant sleuths and their “discontented but loyal” assistants.
Fans of intimate works with witty dialogue, unexpected plot twists, and mysteries you can discuss over dinner.