The Convict's Sword

The latest installment in I. J. Parker’s acclaimed Akitada mystery series, The Convict’s Sword, immerses listeners in eleventh-century Japan, blending history, drama, mystery, romance, and adventure. Senior secretary Lord Sugawara Akitada seeks to uncover the truth behind a murder linked to wrongful exile, while his retainer Tora investigates a seemingly unrelated mysterious death. Richly narrated and vividly written, this book offers a compelling story set in an exotic historical backdrop.