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Laura Joh Rowland

Dear Librarians,

THE RONIN'S MISTRESS presents a fresh take on the legend of the 47 ronin, a famous true story from Japanese history. In 1703, the 47 masterless samurai kill the man they blame for their lord's death. Investigator Sano Ichiro braves a firestorm of controversy while he solves the mysteries surrounding the murder. Why did the ronin wait two years for revenge? Should they be praised as heroes or executed as criminals? The truth about the vendetta hinges on the ronin leader's beautiful young mistress, and cuts straight to the heart of the samurai code of honor.

"THE RONIN'S MISTRESS is the most accomplished novel yet in Laura Joh Rowland's remarkable series, brilliantly weaving together historical fact, meticulous research, and page-turning story-telling." - David Liss, Edgar Award-winning author of A Conspiracy of Paper

THE RONIN'S MISTRESS is the fifteenth book in my samurai thriller series. Many thanks for the work you do. It has not only helped me continue writing this series and build a following, but has also fostered literacy and a love of reading in your communities.

For a chance to win one of five free, signed copies, please contact me through laura@laurajohrowland.com, with AuthorBuzz in the subject line. Visit www.LauraJohRowland.com for information about my books. Also friend me on Facebook.

Best wishes,

Laura
Author of The Fire Kimono, "one of the five best historical mystery novels" -The Wall Street Journal