The Demon in the Teahouse

In ancient Japan, a series of fires erupts in the capital city of Edo. Fourteen-year-old Seikei, the adopted son of the local magistrate, accompanies his father on an investigation of the matter. They discover that the arson might be linked to the recent deaths of several geishas. At his father’s request, Seikei poses as a teahouse attendant to gather information. Author’s note.