The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Novel) Vol. 07
BON VOYAGE
One month after arriving in the mountain city of Kandy to begin his studies as a jeweler, Seigi receives a strange e-mail from “Jeffrey,” with the subject line “Help Richard.” Within is an itinerary for a luxury cruise…that leaves in three days. What has the beautiful jeweler got himself into now?! And can Seigi come to his rescue yet again?
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.
Author Residence: Japan
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.
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