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Laura joh rowland s books laura joh rowland average rating. See the complete sano ichiro series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Laura joh rowland audio books james yaegashi has appeared in numerous broadway and offbroadway productions, film, and television roles. Most of the novels written by author rowland are set during the end phase of feudalism in japan, particularly in edo at the time of the late 17th century. Explore books by laura joh rowland with our selection at. Meanwhile, in the nearby city of edo, troops ambush and attack lady reiko, the wife of sano ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to power and influence in the shoguns court. A thriller sano ichiro novels by laura joh rowland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Laura joh rowland published her first novel in 1994, which was entitled shinju and began her sano ichiro series. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Laura joh rowland author visit amazons laura joh rowland page. Laura joh rowland is a detectivemystery author best known for her series of historical mystery. She has worked as a chemist, microbiologist, sanitary inspector and quality engineer. Laura joh rowland s samurai detective novels have enthralled tens of thousands of readers.
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The latest book is the woman in the veil crooked lane publishing, on sale january 7, 2020. Sano ichiro, a samurai and private investigator for the shogun, in the 1600s in edo, japan. Sign up for lauras newsletter enter lauras contest. On a cold, snowy night, 47 samurai attack the man they. As a fan of this author and this series, as always the writer does the time period and characters a vivid quality. Laura joh rowland books list of books by author laura joh.
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