 "Inugami Clan" is one of many mystery novels featuring the detective .The story begins with the death of Sahei Inugami, the patriarch of the Inugami family.Instead of leaving his fortunes with his three daughters from three different marriages, Sahei leaves the family heirlooms yoki (axe), koto (Japanese zither), and kiku (chrysanthemum) to Tamayo Nonomiya, the granddaughter of his close friend.