--- product_id: 221076263 title: "The Flower Master" price: "₩3001" currency: KRW in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/221076263-the-flower-master store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The Flower Master **Price:** ₩3001 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Flower Master - **How much does it cost?** ₩3001 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/221076263-the-flower-master) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Flower Master [Massey, Sujata] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Flower Master Review: "Flower Master" is Masterful Suspense - The tenth and final installment of Rei's adventures, "Shimura Trouble", came out this past spring and desertcart is apparently having great trouble getting copies from its British publisher. While you wait for a copy to become available, you will want to revisit this, in my opinion, the strongest entry in the Rei series, both for its completely, affectionately inhabited Tokyo setting, but also for the meticulous (and oddly, for Westerners) compelling descriptions of the classical Japanese art of ikebana. The mystery set-up here, and its resolution, is also one of the better-plotted and surprising. In later installments, Massey has a tendency to overplay her hand, telegraphing well in advance who probably dunnit, but I guarantee that is not the case here. Events of the plot aside, you may even want to take up ikebana when you are done, it's that interesting. When we last left Rei, she had settled into a domestic routine with Hugh Glendinning in his luxury apartment in Roppongi. She continues to reside there uneasily, torn over both commitment to Hugh and being a denizen of the most elite neighborhood in Tokyo. She counters this dose of Westernization by signing up for flower arranging lessons at a local school. This installment gives a prominent role to Rei's delightfully efficient Aunt Norie, who we will never enjoy in such largesse again. This book also introduces the mysterious Takeo Kayama, the wealthy heir to the flower arranging empire who presents an attractive, and Japanese, alternative to Hugh. In her ambivilent state, Rei is definitely torn, even if Kayama-kun himself may be sinister. This third installment continues, and improves upon, the strong plotlines, quirky characters and interesting tidbits about Japanese cultural icons and mores that Massey started in the two previous efforts. This was actually the first book in this series that came to my attention, and it hooked me immediately, even without Rei's backstory from the prequels. I have read them all now, and still believe "The Flower Master" is the best of the lot. If you only read one Rei Shimura mystery, this is the one to choose. But of course, this book is so captivating, you will want to read them all. Not all of Massey's later efforts live up to the high bar she set herself with her first three books, but you will never find another sleuth like Rei Shimura, "honto ni". (Truly!) Review: Love me some Rei Shimura Trouble! - I live in Tokyo as an American so devour all sorts of interesting and entertaining reads about the city and the country. Very familiar settings around the Ueno area and great cross-cultural insights. Love sassy Rei, her friends and Yokohama family... I read the book in a few sittings. A tame, easy breezy whodunnit set at a flower arranging school with a diverse, colorful cast of expats and local characters that was super fun to read. Boyfriend woes too in the mix. Left me wanting more! I have consumed several more in the series! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,295,474 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,979 in Women Sleuths (Books) #8,799 in American Literature (Books) | | Book 3 of 11 | Rei Shimura Mysteries | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (503) | | Dimensions | 4.19 x 1 x 6.75 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0061097349 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0061097348 | | Item Weight | 6.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 400 pages | | Publication date | April 5, 2000 | | Publisher | HarperTorch | ## Images ![The Flower Master - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VM7itJ1SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Flower Master" is Masterful Suspense *by H***I on August 1, 2008* The tenth and final installment of Rei's adventures, "Shimura Trouble", came out this past spring and Amazon is apparently having great trouble getting copies from its British publisher. While you wait for a copy to become available, you will want to revisit this, in my opinion, the strongest entry in the Rei series, both for its completely, affectionately inhabited Tokyo setting, but also for the meticulous (and oddly, for Westerners) compelling descriptions of the classical Japanese art of ikebana. The mystery set-up here, and its resolution, is also one of the better-plotted and surprising. In later installments, Massey has a tendency to overplay her hand, telegraphing well in advance who probably dunnit, but I guarantee that is not the case here. Events of the plot aside, you may even want to take up ikebana when you are done, it's that interesting. When we last left Rei, she had settled into a domestic routine with Hugh Glendinning in his luxury apartment in Roppongi. She continues to reside there uneasily, torn over both commitment to Hugh and being a denizen of the most elite neighborhood in Tokyo. She counters this dose of Westernization by signing up for flower arranging lessons at a local school. This installment gives a prominent role to Rei's delightfully efficient Aunt Norie, who we will never enjoy in such largesse again. This book also introduces the mysterious Takeo Kayama, the wealthy heir to the flower arranging empire who presents an attractive, and Japanese, alternative to Hugh. In her ambivilent state, Rei is definitely torn, even if Kayama-kun himself may be sinister. This third installment continues, and improves upon, the strong plotlines, quirky characters and interesting tidbits about Japanese cultural icons and mores that Massey started in the two previous efforts. This was actually the first book in this series that came to my attention, and it hooked me immediately, even without Rei's backstory from the prequels. I have read them all now, and still believe "The Flower Master" is the best of the lot. If you only read one Rei Shimura mystery, this is the one to choose. But of course, this book is so captivating, you will want to read them all. Not all of Massey's later efforts live up to the high bar she set herself with her first three books, but you will never find another sleuth like Rei Shimura, "honto ni". (Truly!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love me some Rei Shimura Trouble! *by C***S on February 4, 2021* I live in Tokyo as an American so devour all sorts of interesting and entertaining reads about the city and the country. Very familiar settings around the Ueno area and great cross-cultural insights. Love sassy Rei, her friends and Yokohama family... I read the book in a few sittings. A tame, easy breezy whodunnit set at a flower arranging school with a diverse, colorful cast of expats and local characters that was super fun to read. Boyfriend woes too in the mix. Left me wanting more! I have consumed several more in the series! ### ⭐⭐⭐ A good read but I much prefered her earlier books. *by H***Z on July 17, 2000* I very much like Sujata Massey's style, and I am quite taken with her main character Rea Shimura. I also like the views that Massey gives us of Japanese life through the eyes of a Westerner. I felt that this, her third novel, was another pleasureable romp, following Rea as she gets unwillingly involved in and solves yet another mystery. I found, however, that this tale did not fire my interest as her others had. I enjoyed meeting her friends again and watching a new man enter that circle. I liked the insights into Ikebana culture. I only gave it three stars, however, because I felt that the the lengthy build-up led to a surprising but not particularly exciting resolution. As I finally closed the book my feeling was - Okay, hmmm. Nowhere near a Wow! I have no doubt that other readers who, like me, anticipate the latest Massey story will want to read this one. I am just hoping that the next is more gripping, intriquing, moving.... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/221076263-the-flower-master](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/221076263-the-flower-master) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*