The Ronin’s Mistress: A Novel of Feudal Japan Audiobook

" Bit too contrived compared to other books but suspenseful none-the-less. "

" Rip roaring adventure of samurai in old Japan. The 47 Ronin are fascinating, the mistress engaging, the political struggles unbelievable, the tale well told. "

" The dialog sounds too modern to be realistic. And I doubt that anyone who served an absolute ruler, in this case the Shogun of 18th Century Japan, would survive to be "suspected" of treason long enough to participate in the events covered of this book. Still, it is interesting enough to continue reading. "

" I think this is the best book she has written. An absorbing take on the tale of the 47 Ronin who are revered in Japanese history. The ending of the booking is shocking as karma comes into play. It is a book that I coould not put down. "

" set in shogun Japan, early 18th century. a window on the times and politics of Japan during this most interesting period. feudal. a mystery involving the assassination of the head of a noble house, disgraced samurais and ultimately, a threat to the reigning shogun. "

" I happened upon this book at the library. Very interesting look at feudal Japan and a good mystery. "

" 1701 Feudal Japan. Sano must decide the fate of 47 ronin after the avenge their master. "

" Because this book is based on a true story, it has a different feel than a lot of her other books. I really enjoyed it, though, and am now wondering what actually happened with the 47 ronin, even though I like Laura's version. "

" Somehow, I missed this one. I am glad that I found it and read it. Rowland keeps up her pace and keeps the action. This one is her take on the 47 ronin legend. "

" Another Sano mystery. An interesting take on the 47 ronin story. I love how she plays with the history. "

" One of the best books in the series IMO. Laura Joh Rowland's take on the story of the 47 ronin made an excellent addition to the Sano Ichiro mysteries. The ending, which left me breathless and somewhat shocked, made me very glad the next part is already out and I'll be able to read it soon. "

" Rowland drops her detective, Samurai Sano, working for an indecisive and corrupt Tokugawa Shogun as "Investigator of People, Places and Events" in 18th century Japan, into the case of the 47 Ronin, posing a possible answer to the mystery of what set off the feud in the first place. "

" One of the best books of the series, from beginning to end. "

" Loved it! So much detail and the story keeps getting better and better! "

" set in shogun Japan, early 18th century. a window on the times and politics of Japan during this most interesting period. feudal. a mystery involving the assassination of the head of a noble house, disgraced samurais and ultimately, a threat to the reigning shogun. "

" In this episode of Sano's life in court, he must investigate the incidents that make up the famous 47 ronin. I enjoy the historical atmosphere that Rowland creates in this series. "