In New York City in the early 1930s, a man is poisoned on a crowded streetcar during rush hour. Everyone sees Longstreet die - but no one sees the killer. Inspector Thumm's few clues all lead up a blind alley. He finally seeks the aid of Drury Lane - retired Shakespearean actor, master of disguise, and amateur sleuth. Seated amid the splendor of the vast medieval halls of his castle on the Hudson, Drury Lane hears the story from the inspector.

"Let's face it, Alex: you were the KGB's top assassin, and they paid you off. Just as we might. A cushy lieutenant-colonelcy in Tokyo, riding pour le sport , a yacht, your pick of Eurasian dolls... Like? We can do you better in the USA, Alex--come on over, and bring your secrets with you." That was FACE's pitch to the would-be defector, and it got results. Witness one hell of a nice courier slashed and dumped in a Tokyo alley.

Despite the dismal Broadway season, Gunplay continues to draw crowds. A gangland spectacle, it's packed to the gills with action, explosions, and gunfire. In fact, Gunplay is so loud that no one notices the killing of Monte Field. In a sold-out theater, Field is found dead partway through the second act, surrounded by empty seats. The police hold the crowd and call for the one man who can untangle this daring murder: Inspector Richard Queen.

「小説を書くようになっても、わたしは【日本とは何か】ということばかりを書き続けてきたように思います」司馬遼太郎さんが残した言葉です。 「おお、大砲」の舞台は幕末、戦国時代から受け継がれた大砲を守る武家のお話。大砲を守ることだけで家禄を得ることができたという封建制の矛盾や当時の時代背景が描かれています。 田中秀幸さんがじっくり聞かせてくれます。 (全23巻)

「小説を書くようになっても、わたしは【日本とは何か】ということばかりを書き続けてきたように思います」司馬遼太郎さんが残した言葉です。 「言い触らし団右衛門」は関ケ原戦後の子康状態を時代背景に、主人公の団右衛門が戦争祈願をするところから物語は始まります。 戦で武功を吹聴して自分の名を世に売ることばかりを考えた男の生き様が描かれています 銀河万丈さんの臨場感あふれる朗読でお聞きください。 (全23巻)