Samurai detective Sano Ichiro, the hero of Laura Joh Rowland's beautifully written mysteries set in Shogun-era Japan, investigates an arson murder at the Black Lotus temple, in which the only witness--a young girl who swears she doesn't remember what happened--is also the only suspect. But Sano's wife, Reiko, believes that Haru is innocent and that the real culprits are hiding behind the barred gates of the temple, home to a mysterious sect that is rumored to be responsible for a number of criminal acts. Under pressure to solve the crime, Sano agrees to let Reiko help, but when she takes matters into her own hands, it puts his career in jeopardy and nearly destroys their marriage.
Beautiful Beaded Rings: Over 30 Unique & Stylish Designs
Features 20 beautiful beaded ring projects, complete with simple step-by-step instruction, clear beading diagrams and suggestions for creative variations. Projects are listed according to skill-level. So beginners and more advanced beaders can pick and choose accordingly with confidence. This includes a wide variety of ring designs from four leading beaders - from the elegant simplicity of the lotus ring to the sophistication of the baroque.
After the artistic, technical and emotional peak of 'The Blue Lotus', Herge wisely decided to take things down a gear, rather than attempt to somehow out-marvel that seminal book. So 'The Broken Ear' is Tintin in a minor key - the undeviating single narrative is shorn of sub-plots; the spaces of South America, compared to the intricate detail of Japan and China in 'Lotus', are comparitively broad.
