The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Novel) Vol. 09
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
A declaration of martial law in Sri Lanka sends Seigi temporarily back to Japan—until a strange message has him flying to Hong Kong to meet with one Vincent Lai, the man who seems as determined to betray Richard as he is to keep helping Seigi. What does Vincent truly want from them? And what will Seigi do once he reunites with Richard?
Series Overview: When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom…and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and those who possess them.
Biographical Notes:
Nanako Tsujimura is an author in Japan best known for The Case Files of Jeweler Richard novels.
Utako Yukihiro is an artist in Japan known for the character designs in The Case Files of Jeweler Richard.
Title Notes:
ANIME: in 2020, currently streaming in English from Crunchyroll.
MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN, SIMULTANEOUS PUBLISHING: Seven Seas is putting out both the light novel version and the manga version (the light novel was licensed shortly after the manga).
HEAVILY REQUESTED FAN TITLE: Popular for its layered relationship between the two handsome male leads.
LIGHT NOVEL: Novels that are often adapted into manga and/or anime. Although usually illustrated, this novel is not.
AGE RANGE: This Adult title has crossover appeal with YA audiences (rated Teen 13+).
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