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Samurai detective Sano Ichiro, the hero of Laura Joh Rowland's beautifully written mysteries set in Shogun-era Japan, (The Samurai's Wife, The Concubine's Tattoo), investigates an arson murder at the Black Lotus temple, in which the only witness--a young girl who swears she doesn't remember what happened--is also the only suspect. But Sano's wife, Reiko, believes that Haru is innocent and that the real culprits are hiding behind the barred gates of the temple, home to a mysterious sect that is rumored to be responsible for a number of criminal acts. Under pressure to solve the crime, Sano agrees to let Reiko help, but when she takes matters into her own hands, it puts his career in jeopardy and nearly destroys their marriage. Who is the mysterious Abbess of the Black Lotus, and what is the sect's real goal? Is Haru the innocent youngster Reiko believes her to be, or does the evidence Sano uncovers reveal her deceitful nature and complicity in the murders of a child, a young woman, and a high-ranking police commander? As usual, Rowland turns in a brilliant re-creation of a time and place unfamiliar to most readers: the imperial court of 17th-century Japan, whose intrigues and excesses provide a fascinating backdrop for the most charming husband and wife detective team since Nick and Nora Charles. If you haven't discovered Rowland yet, Black Lotus is your opportunity; this is a series with real staying power. --Jane Adams

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The complexities of Buddhist temple society challenge detective Sano Ichiro and his wife and helpmate, Reiko, in the latest installment in Rowland's (The Samurai's Wife) outstanding series set in Shogun-era Japan. In this round Sano has to look into a case of murder and arson in the Black Lotus temple, the home of a mysterious sect and its charismatic leader. Suspicion has fallen on a teenage girl, but while Sano and Reiko find it difficult to penetrate the cult's respectable front, Sano sees nothing untoward in the sect, and he distrusts the 15-year-old's account of the tragedy. Reiko, however, sees a frightened and battered victim, and is willing to disobey and publicly contradict Sano in order to prove the girl's innocence and bring the sect's abuses to light. As Sano and Reiko take different paths in investigating the crime, their intractable passion for the truth threatens the fabric of their marriage. Indeed, the sect seems to inspire intense partisanship everywhere: it has generated much ill will among relatives of its members as well as the townsfolk, yet it has managed to garner the support of some of the highest officials of the Shogun's court. The question of religious cults and the abuse of their influence gives this story contemporary resonance. Well-developed characters, a complex, absorbing plot and rich historical detail should help win the author, the daughter of Chinese and Korean immigrants, many new readers as well as a place on mystery bestseller lists. An attractive Japanese-print dust jacket is a plus.

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3.0étoiles sur 5 It's a Mystery to Me, Juil 15 2004
Par Highlander (Albuquerque, NM USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Ce commentaire est de: Black Lotus (Mass Market Paperback)
I have dutifully slogged through each of the preceeding Sano Ichiro mysteries, and, as each page turns, my reaction to the books strengthens. I'm not much of a mystery fan, but I do know that the detective figure in a mystery ought to do some dectecting. Sano and his wife, Reiko, do precious little. They are impulsive and rocket to conclusions on the smallest bit of evidence. They spend an inordinate amount of time scanning their own feelings about cases when they could spend that time scanning the evidence. And, when their random dectecting fails to pay off, the deus ex machina happily drops the key evidence or the entire mystery into their laps and everyone goes home happy. Except for the dead figures littering the landscape.

What is detection? Well, I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. The Ichiros aren't.

So why have I slogged through a series in a genre I care little about. Because the novels' background, the Tokugawa period, is woven enticingly into every scene in the books. Laura Joh Rowland has taken a period and presented it in fascinating detail. At least one other reviewer has asserted that the author's historical facts are inaccurate, but, if so, I don't care. She lays out a culture and milieu that is consistent, pervasive, and convincing. I even have to admit that our two dectectors can be forgiven some of their ineptitude because of social and cultural constraints that don't resonate with this modern American.

I often hurry past the background of a novel to chase the protagonist(s) through the plot. In the case of the Sano Ichiro novels, I find myself hurrying past the principle characters to wallow in the background.

So, all in all, I find this series compelling, but tedious in the central mystery. And I blushingly admit that I am looking forward to the next read.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 An Historical Mystery, Mai 28 2004
Par K. Bergherm "Katilo" (Westmont, IL United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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Ce commentaire est de: Black Lotus (Mass Market Paperback)
In 1693 Japan, Samurai-detective Sano Ichiro, is called in to investigate the remains of a fire in the Black Lotus temple where three people are found dead. Secretly, and against Japanese tradition at the time, Sano has an autopsy done on the three bodies only to discover that they were dead before their bodies were burnt. An orphan girl, Haru, is found near the scene but will not speak to anyone regarding the events. Against his better judgment, Sano asks his wife, Reiko, to assist him in interrogating the girl. Reiko is convinced of the Haru's innocence, despite the fact that she is a pathological liar. Investigating on her own, Reiko causes some stress on her marriage as she discovers that the Temple of the Black Lotus houses some very nasty secrets. The reader is continually on the edge of their seat, guessing what the outcome will be.
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2.0étoiles sur 5 Black Lotus, Aoû 23 2003
Par Megumi "Mary D" (Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Ce commentaire est de: Black Lotus (Mass Market Paperback)
OK--I've liked the Sano Ichiro novels. I even struggle to overlook MAJOR inaccuracies in Rowland's characterizations of Edo period Japan. I have after all heard of "poetic license"...But enough is enough! After reading it and being somewhat insulted by Ms. Rowland's characterizations of Japanese Buddhism, her historical inaccuracies of starting a "new" Buddhism during the Tokugawa Era are just unforgiveable to anyone who knows anything about feudal Japan. Not bloody likely! I did pick up the next book in the series, and could tolerate the glaring inaccuracies there somewhat better.

The plot is in this one is as-predictable as the descriptive phrases that she uses over and over from book to book to bring "character" to them. I swear she has them stored in "auto complete" in her Word program! I do sincerely wish she would come up with some new material because I enjoyed Shinju, inaccuracies and all. Maybe if she kills off Keiko and lets Ichiro back out more?

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3.0étoiles sur 5 Too much Reiko, too little Sano
I enjoyed this book but, like some of the other reviewers, I found Reiko's behavior a pain in the neck. Lisez davantage
Publié le Aoû 10 2003 par anonymous

4.0étoiles sur 5 Not the best in the series, but still exciting
I just finished reading this book, after having read The Concubine's Tattoo and The Samurai's Wife. Out of the 3, I'll admit this wasn't the best, but it was still extremely... Lisez davantage
Publié le Jui 5 2003 par Lebeotum

2.0étoiles sur 5 Reckless Reiko Ruins The Day
Set in Seventeenth Century Japan, Laura Joh Rowland's Black Lotus is the sixth book in the Sano Ichiro series of mystery novels. Lisez davantage
Publié le Avril 29 2003 par B. Clothier

4.0étoiles sur 5 Very Entertaining
This book starts off as a mystery but ends up like a thriller. It was very well written and I think the author could write an eight or nine hundred page epic novel without writing... Lisez davantage
Publié le Nov. 24 2002 par Wayne

4.0étoiles sur 5 The weakest of the series I've read so far, but still solid.
"Black Lotus" is another one of the wife and husband super duo mystery novels by Laura Joh Rowland. Unlike the first two this one brings a lot more questionable material to within... Lisez davantage
Publié le Mai 31 2002 par dcmichailides

5.0étoiles sur 5 The Best of Sano Ichiro Series
If you are like me who gets bored quickly reading a book, this book will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat! And I guarantee you won't be falling asleep. Lisez davantage
Publié le Mai 13 2002 par Lucy Morris

2.0étoiles sur 5 a modern failure in medieval settings
Ms Rowland's Black Lotus fails to summon up any the atmosphere you would expect in this context. It is not sufficient to add "-san" to names or replace "gun"... Lisez davantage
Publié le Avril 14 2002 par Thomas RYCKMANS

4.0étoiles sur 5 An intriguing angle for an old genre
I am quite a fan of mystery novels and read most of the popular series by various authors. Black Lotus, the sixth novel by Laura Joh Rowland, is my introduction to her series and... Lisez davantage
Publié le Avril 1 2002 par R. A. Price

5.0étoiles sur 5 The Best in The series!!
Laura Joh Rowland has written another perfect Japanese mystery novel. Yea Reiko disobeys Sano but it keeps this plot going. Lisez davantage
Publié le Mars 15 2002 par Kurtis Kettler

2.0étoiles sur 5 Poor Sano . . .
I started this set and really liked the freshness of it. I thought the author did a good job protraying Sano as a Samuri of his time but ahead of his time in his thoughts of the... Lisez davantage
Publié le Déc 13 2001 par R. Viewer

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