結納の行方 The fate of the engagement gifts
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Zenigata Heiji Detective StoriesThe Missing Betrothal Giftby Nomura Kodō日本語紹介
品川の老舗酒屋・大黒屋に持ち込まれた三千両の結納金。
ところが、厳重に運ばれたはずの千両箱を開くと、中に入っていたのは小判ではなく砂利だった――。
誰が、いつ、どこで結納金をすり替えたのか。
美しい娘・お関をめぐる縁談、家の存亡を賭けた借金問題、そして人の情。
銭形平次とガラッ八が、江戸の町を舞台に消えた三千両の謎を追う、人情味あふれる本格捕物帳です。
A mysterious disappearance of 3,000 ryō shakes Edo Japan.
A wealthy merchant sends an enormous betrothal gift to secure a marriage alliance. The money is carefully transported under guard, but when the chests are finally opened, the gold coins have vanished.
Inside are only stones.
Who switched the money?
Why was the marriage being sabotaged?
And how far would someone go for love?
Master detective Heiji Zenigata and his loyal assistant Hachigoro investigate a clever scheme involving hidden motives, family honor, greed, and sacrifice.
A classic historical mystery from one of Japan's most beloved detective series.
Nomura Kodō (1882–1963) was a Japanese novelist best known for creating the legendary Edo-period detective Heiji Zenigata, one of the most popular characters in Japanese mystery fiction.
Japanese Mystery
Historical Mystery
Samurai Era Fiction
Edo Period Japan
Classic Japanese Literature
Detective Story
Zenigata Heiji
Nomura Kodo
Japanese Audiobook
Public Domain Literature
Traditional Japan
Historical Crime Fiction
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