![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, this marriage was not destined to last, with tragedy striking the night of their wedding.Īfter a small wedding consisting of just a few family members, Kenzo and Katsuko head to their own little haven on the ancestral estate to consummate their marriage to one another. What started more as a mutual appreciation for literature soon turned into a blossoming relationship. Kenzo Ichiyanagi is the oldest son of Itoko and perhaps the brightest but has suffered from ill-health in the past causing him to return to his family home and become somewhat of a recluse although he does still occasionally lecture and provides guidance to those in a similar field to himself.ĭuring periods away from home, he met and became attracted to his young bride, Katsuko, a school teacher from Okayama City. A marriage in such an imposing family is causing a great deal of excitement and gossip around the streets of the village. ![]() Set during the winter of 1937, we are transported back in time, to the village of Okamura and the upcoming marriage of a prominent member of the community, Kenzo Ichiyanagi. The Honjin Murders was awarded the first Mystery Writers of Japan Award back in 1948 but for the very first time in 2020, this novel has been translated into English. ![]()
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