Zen Attitude - Rei Shimura, Bk 2 Author:Sujata Massey
It's Tough to Keep Cool When the Heat Is On
— Japanese-American Rei Shimura finally has a life to be proud of in Tokyo: running her own antiques business and living with her Scottish lawyer boyfreind. But when Rei overpays for a beautiful chest of drawers, she's in for the worst deal of he... more »r life. The con man who sold her the Tansu is found dead, and like it or not Rei's opened a pandora's box of mystery, theft, and murder.
Only Rei sees the Tansu as the key. It will take a quick wit, fast feet, and above all a Zen Attitude for Rei to discover what a young monk, a judo star, and an ancient scroll have in common, and why her own life hangs in the balance.« less
The main character Rei Shimura always seems to be fighting with her Scottish boyfriend, not really fitting in to the Japanese way of life, and on the look out for Japanese antiques. This book is no exception. I do love the way the author has an authentic feel of the environment.