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  • Published: 15 November 2016
  • ISBN: 9781632363602
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $29.99

The Ghost and the Lady 1




  • A blend of historical fiction and Gothic ghost story featuring a fictionalized version of Florence Nightingale from a renowned creator.
  • A twisting, twisted mystery plot will keep readers engaged in the fashion of mature manga hits like Monster and Uzumaki.
  • Classic, finely-detailed manga art and mystery story will appeal to fans of horror masters Shigeru Mizuki, Junji Ito, and Kazuo Umezu.
  • Ages 16+.

    DARKEST NIGHTINGALE

    Deep in London’s Scotland Yard sits an evidence room dedicated to the greatest mysteries of British history. In this “Black Museum” sits a misshapen hunk of lead—two bullets fused together—the key to the untold story of a wartime encounter between Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing, and a supernatural Man in Grey. The record books show Florence fought for compassion as empires’ petty rivalries threatened to destroy the hopes and lives of common people. But a guest in the Black Museum knows the truth is not so simple, and the famed Lady with the Lamp had a ghastly secret…

    • Published: 15 November 2016
    • ISBN: 9781632363602
    • Imprint: Kodansha
    • Format: Hardback
    • Pages: 304
    • RRP: $29.99

    About the author

    Kazuhiro Fujita

    Since making his debut in 1989, Kazuhiro Fujita has become one of Japan’s masters of the ghost story, creating the hit supernatural series Karakuri Circus and Ushio and Tora, which won the Shogakukan Manga Award and the coveted Seiun Award (the “Japanese Hugo Award”).

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    Praise for The Ghost and the Lady 1

    Praise for Kazuhiro Fujita's Ushio and Tora:
    "A charming revival that combines a classic look with modern depth and pacing... Essential viewing both for curmudgeons and new fans alike." - Anime News Network
    "GREAT! The first episode of Ushio and Tora captures the essence of '90s anime." - IGN

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