The Bride's Kimono (2001)

by Sujata Massey

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Series: Rei Shimura (5)

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Antiques dealer Rei Shimura has managed to snag one of the most lucrative and prestigious jobs of her career: a renowned museum in Washington, D.C., has invited her to exhibit her kimonos and give a lecture on them. Accompanied by a gaggle of Japanese office ladies bent on a week of shopping, Rei lands in the capital. But her big break could ultimately break her. Within hours one of the kimonos is stolen, and then Rei's passport is discovered in a shopping mall dumpster--on the dead body of one of the Japanese tourists. Trouble is only beginning, though, for now Rei's parents have arrived and so has her ex-boyfriend. To track down the kimono and unmask a killer, Rei's got to do some clever juggling, fast talking, and quick sleuthing, or this trip home could be her last.… (more)

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The author had every chance here to write a great novel. The subject matter offered insights not only into Japanese culture and particularly textiles, but also into the interior world of modern museums. The plot (setting aside the romantic element) had potential in the best who-dun-it tradition, and behind that was the potential for a great back story - of the origins of these kimono and the relations between the original owners. But, alas, all of this wonderful material was well and truly buried under a very average treatment of characters, and a romantic plot straight from Mills & Boon.

nandadevi | Nov 16, 2016 |

The story was a page turner, but some of the dialog was very awkward. I felt like I should have read her earlier books first. The relationships of the central character must have had a history that I didn't know about. (

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njcur | Feb 13, 2014 |

Rei Shimura is back solving antiques-based mysteries. This time she is a courier for antique kimono from a Tokyo museum to an exhibition in Washington. Rei discovers that the collection includes Kimono belonging to a courtier's wife and mistress. One of the kimono is stolen, a Japanese woman goes missing, and Rei has to try and preserve her reputation in the antiques community. The appearance of an ex-boyfriend adds to the drama.

I really enjoy this series. It is smart and enmeshed in the Tokyo art world. That said, that fact that the police are not involved in this fiasco is absolutely unbelievable. So too was the interaction on the airplane that puts Rei in contact with the murder victim. (

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asianamlitfans | Dec 9, 2012 |

Sujata Massey writes her novels winding Japanese history and facts together with interesting characters and plot lines. A great way to learn more about Japan while enjoying a good story. This particular book teaches about the history and significance of Japanese kimonos. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Sujata Massey	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Leppämäki, Titta	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Rei Shimura ja morsiuskimono ; Rei Shimura, samurain tytär by Sujata Massey

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Agatha Award (Nominee – Novel – 2001)

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2001-09-04

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Rei Shimura

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Washington, D.C., USA

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For most people, a telephone ringing in the middle of the night is a bad omen.

In my case, it is business as usual.

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Antiques dealer Rei Shimura has managed to snag one of the most lucrative and prestigious jobs of her career: a renowned museum in Washington, D.C., has invited her to exhibit her kimonos and give a lecture on them. Accompanied by a gaggle of Japanese office ladies bent on a week of shopping, Rei lands in the capital. But her big break could ultimately break her. Within hours one of the kimonos is stolen, and then Rei's passport is discovered in a shopping mall dumpster--on the dead body of one of the Japanese tourists. Trouble is only beginning, though, for now Rei's parents have arrived and so has her ex-boyfriend. To track down the kimono and unmask a killer, Rei's got to do some clever juggling, fast talking, and quick sleuthing, or this trip home could be her last.

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