{"product_id":"murder-at-mount-fuji","title":"Murder At Mount Fuji","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurder at Mount Fuji by Shizuko Natsuki | Japanese Mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurder at Mount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e by Shizuko Natsuki, translated by Robert B. Rohmer, is a classic Japanese murder mystery set inside a luxurious mountain estate cut off by heavy snow. Combining a traditional whodunit with locked-room suspense, the novel follows American exchange student Jane Prescott as she becomes entangled in a family murder investigation where almost everyone has something to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eJane Prescott is invited by her Japanese friend Chiyo to spend the New Year holidays with the wealthy Wada family at their mansion beneath Mount Fuji. The family has gathered around Yohei Wada, the powerful patriarch of a pharmaceutical empire, but their celebration is shattered by a shocking discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChiyo suddenly appears covered in blood, holding a knife, and claims responsibility for her grandfather's murder. Jane struggles to accept that her gentle friend could have committed such a violent act. With the snow isolating the estate from the outside world, the household becomes a closed circle of suspects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Jane looks more closely at what happened, family rivalries, inheritance issues, resentments, and long-kept secrets begin to surface. With the killer apparently still inside the mansion, Jane must piece together the evidence and determine what really happened before another death occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA snowbound mansion mystery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigate a murder inside an isolated estate where escape and outside help are difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJane Prescott:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the American exchange student as she tries to uncover the truth behind her friend's shocking confession.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wealthy family under suspicion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine rivalries, inheritance tensions, and secrets within the powerful Wada household.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA locked-room atmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore a classic mystery setting where the limited number of suspects raises the stakes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnexpected twists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow clues and revelations that continually challenge assumptions about the crime.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese crime fiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience an atmospheric mystery rooted in Japanese culture and translated for a wider readership.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of Shizuko Natsuki and classic Japanese mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy cosy crime and traditional whodunits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of locked-room mysteries and Golden Age detective fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders of Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of translated crime fiction and international mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy family secrets, deduction, and atmospheric suspense\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurder at Mount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the classic appeal of a closed-circle murder mystery with the distinctive setting and atmosphere of a wealthy Japanese family estate. The isolated location, complicated relationships, and conflicting accounts create a compelling puzzle for readers to unravel alongside Jane.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its clever twists, tense atmosphere, and traditional mystery structure, this paperback is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys carefully constructed whodunits, locked-room puzzles, and international crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizuko Natsuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604198773011,"sku":"BY13.5932","price":565.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/murder-at-mount-fuji","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}