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"* "The upbeat narrative and resourceful heroine make for an appealing read" Kirkus Reviews on Shimura Trouble "An appealing protagonist and memorable supporting characters blend smoothly with lessons in Hawaiian and Japanese history in a tale sure to win new readers for the series" Publishers Weekly on Shimura Trouble"
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This is a 'Rei Shimura' mystery. Japanese-American undercover spy Rei Shimura expects peace and quiet when she takes leave from work to care for her father, who has suffered a stroke. Everything changes when a mysterious letter arrives from an unknown branch of the Shimura family who have been in Hawaii for the last century, and have invited Rei's family to celebrate the 88th birthday of the family patriarch.On the island of Oahu, Rei discovers that the Hawaiian Shimuras have more than a birthday in mind; indeed, they are seeking help from her father to regain land they believe was stolen from them during World War II. Rei dutifully agrees to research their claim, but the search is put on hold when a dramatic fire sweeps the island and her young cousin is accused of arson. Now Rei, with the assistance of her boyfriend Michael Hendricks and ex-lover Hugh Glendinning, must turn over every stone to discover who set the fire, a mystery that turns out to be linked to the Shimura family history.
"* "The upbeat narrative and resourceful heroine make for an appealing read" Kirkus Reviews on Shimura Trouble "An appealing protagonist and memorable supporting characters blend smoothly with lessons in Hawaiian and Japanese history in a tale sure to win new readers for the series" Publishers Weekly on Shimura Trouble"
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This is a 'Rei Shimura' mystery. Japanese-American undercover spy Rei Shimura expects peace and quiet when she takes leave from work to care for her father, who has suffered a stroke. Everything changes when a mysterious letter arrives from an unknown branch of the Shimura family who have been in Hawaii for the last century, and have invited Rei's family to celebrate the 88th birthday of the family patriarch.On the island of Oahu, Rei discovers that the Hawaiian Shimuras have more than a birthday in mind; indeed, they are seeking help from her father to regain land they believe was stolen from them during World War II. Rei dutifully agrees to research their claim, but the search is put on hold when a dramatic fire sweeps the island and her young cousin is accused of arson. Now Rei, with the assistance of her boyfriend Michael Hendricks and ex-lover Hugh Glendinning, must turn over every stone to discover who set the fire, a mystery that turns out to be linked to the Shimura family history.
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