A Financial Times Translated Fiction Book of the Year Translated from the Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai Minoru Aose is an architect whose greatest achievement is to have designed the Yoshino house, a prizewinning and much discussed private residence built in the shadow of Mount Asama. Aose has never been able to replicate this triumph and his career seems to have hit a barrier, while his marriage has failed. He is shocked to learn that the Yoshino House is empty apart from a single chair, stood facing the north light of nearby Mount Asama. How can he live with the rejection of the work he had put his heart and soul into, the dream house he would have loved to own himself? Aose determines that he must discover the truth behind this cruel and inexplicable dismissal of the Yoshino house and in doing so will find out a truth that goes back to the core of who he is. Plotted with the subtlety of his bestselling masterpiece Six Four, The North Light is Yokoyama at his elusive, tantalising and surprising best.
Hideo Yokoyama
Hideo Yokoyama is a Japanese author known for his gripping crime novels that delve into the complexities of human nature and society. His most notable work is "Six Four," a highly acclaimed novel that explores the inner workings of the police force in Japan. Yokoyama's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, intricate plotting, and a keen eye for detail. His contributions to the crime fiction genre have been praised for their depth and realism, setting him apart as a master storyteller in the genre.
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