The Iris Fan

In 1709 Japan, Sano Ichiro finds himself demoted from chamberlain to a patrol guard, grappling with a strained relationship with his wife Reiko and the precarious dynamics among his enemies. When a shocking crime occurs—the shogun is stabbed with a silk fan—Sano is reinstated as chief investigator, thrusting him into a perilous inquiry that could cost him his life and that of his family if he fails. As he navigates the treacherous court intrigue and the ticking clock of danger, Sano must uncover the culprit and protect his loved ones from the wrath of the shogun's heir.