A Quiet Place
(Author) Seicho MatsumotoWhile on a business trip to Kobe, Tsuneo Asai receives the news that his wife Eiko has died of a heart attack. Eiko had a heart condition so the news of her death wasn't totally unexpected. But the circumstances of her demise left Tsuneo, a softly-spoken government bureaucrat, perplexed. How did it come about that his wife who was shy and withdrawn, and only left their house twice a week to go to haiku meetings ended up dead in a small shop in a shady Tokyo neighborhood? When Tsuneo goes to apologize to the boutique owner for the trouble caused by his wife's death he discovers the villa Tachibana near by, a house known to be a meeting place for secret lovers. As he digs deeper into his wife's recent past, he must eventually conclude that she led a double life...
Seicho Matsumoto
Seicho Matsumoto (1909-1992) was a Japanese mystery writer known for his psychological depth and intricate plots. His most notable works include "Points and Lines" and "Inspector Imanishi Investigates". Matsumoto's writing style often delves into the complexities of human nature and societal issues, making his stories both engaging and thought-provoking. He is credited with revolutionizing the Japanese detective genre by introducing a more realistic and socially conscious approach. "Points and Lines" is considered his masterpiece, portraying the investigation of a murder on a train as a metaphor for the fractured post-war Japanese society. Matsumoto's contributions to literature have left a lasting impact on the mystery genre in Japan and beyond.
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