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by Sujata Massey Sujata Massey is a master of blending the centuries-old richness of the Japanese culture with American brashness and its impact on the younger generations. Rei Shimura epitomizes that blending of these cultures, since she is of Japanese-American descent. In The Typhoon Lover, the latest installment in the Rei Shimura series, the U.S. Government asks her to investigate the theft of an ancient ibex vessel. Rei is an antiques dealer and not a spy, but she has close ties to the prime suspect, Takeo Kayama, who is her former lover. She accepts this unusual assignment because it offers her the opportunity to return to her beloved Japan after having been deported (in Samurai's Daughter). Rei finds herself reunited with family and friends in Japan, but gets the surprise of her life when she finds out that Takeo is engaged and has no interest in rekindling their relationship. Things get even worse for Rei as a typhoon hits Japan and her relationship with Hugh Glendinning strains at the seams. Will Rei be able to deal with a major typhoon, overcome the barriers imposed by the Japanese culture, save her waning relationship with Hugh, and find the ancient relic for the U.S. Government in time and against some formidable odds? The Typhoon Lover is set in Washington D.C. and Japan; each of these locations has a keen sense of history intertwined with a cosmopolitan aura. Rei Shimura is an interesting and complex character who struggles with the internal clashes of the old and the new in her professional life and her heritage. Realism is stretched a bit to build a great plot of suspense and international intrigue, but that does not detract from this outstanding and entertaining novel. The Typhoon Lover is an enjoyable read that I highly recommend. |
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The Typhoon Lover