The Incense Game

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in 1703 Japan, Sano Ichiro is thrust into a perilous murder investigation that could destabilize the shogun's regime. As he and his wife delve into the mysterious deaths of a nobleman's daughters from incense poisoning, they must navigate a chaotic world unraveling around them. Laura Joh Rowland crafts a gripping thriller that intertwines historical intrigue with a race against time.