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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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Will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers and is suitable for public library collections of all sizes Library Journal on Girl in a Box Rei remains the glue that holds this delightful series together Booklist on The Typhoon Lover Another triumph Publishers Weekly on The Pearl Diver A unique plot, an exceptional protagonist, and some subtle cultural lessons Booklist on The Flower Master

"""Will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers and is suitable for public library collections of all sizes"" Library Journal on Girl in a Box ""Rei remains the glue that holds this delightful series together"" Booklist on The Typhoon Lover """"Another triumph"" Publishers Weekly on The Pearl Diver ""A unique plot, an exceptional protagonist, and some subtle cultural lessons"" Booklist on The Flower Master"""

Even on vacation, hyper-curious Rei Shimura can't resist probing a dangerous old mystery.When elderly Toshiro Shimura survives a stroke, his daughter Rei fulfills a personal commitment to take care of him. Her promise puts a strain on her two part-time careers as an antiques dealer and undercover spy. And when Toshira receives an invitation from a long-lost relative named Edwin inviting him to a family reunion in Hawaii, Rei can't bear to be the party pooper, even though she's slightly suspicious of this overly friendly newfound cousin. Nevertheless, after telling her boss and sometime lover, commitment-phobic Michael Hendricks, what she'll be doing, Rei dives into the three-week odyssey with typical verve. It doesn't take long to learn that Edwin has an ulterior motive. He wants Toshiro's help in recovering a piece of property he believes was stolen from him during World War II. At a coffee bar called Aloha Morning, Rei flirts with owner Kainoa Stevens and learns more about Josiah Pierce, the alleged disreputable land baron. A little research uncovers the curious fact that all the landowners whose property passed to Pierce Holdings were women. The case soon reaches a boiling point. Luckily, both Michael and ex-lover Hugh join Kainoa on the scene, so that it's raining men.Rei's tenth adventure (Girl in a Box, 2006, etc.) meanders a bit, but the upbeat narrative and resourceful heroine make for an appealing read. (Kirkus Reviews)

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Sujata Massey was born in England to parents from India and Germany, and grew up in the United States, where she worked as a newspaper reporter before moving to Japan to teach English. She now lives Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and two children.

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