The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Novel) Vol. 08

The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Novel) Vol. 08

THE SUMMER GARDEN

At the request of Richard’s mother, Catherine, Seigi travels with Richard to her vacation home in Provence in the south of France to meet her. On arriving, however, they find a mystery awaiting them in the form of a strange girl named Octavia, and an even stranger treasure hunt Catherine has set up for them. Can they find the thirty gemstones hidden across the estate? And if so, what else might they unearth?

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+).

SERIES INFO: Series is ongoing in Japan (7 volumes and counting) and will have a planned pub every 1-3 months or whenever a new volume is released.

More details on Nanako Tsujimura:

Nanako Tsujimura’s Twitter account

More works by Nanako Tsujimura

More details on Utako Yukihiro:

Utako Yukihiro’s Twitter account

More works by Utako Yukihiro

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