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Keigo Higashino's The Keeper of the Camphor Tree explores mystery and wishes at a sacred shrine

Keigo Higashino's latest mystery novel follows a man tasked with maintaining a camphor tree shrine believed to grant wishes. The story investigates whether the tree's supernatural reputation holds any truth, blending mystery elements with exploration of faith and desire at this sacred location.

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  • Keigo Higashino's newest novel centers on a protagonist who becomes keeper of a sacred camphor tree shrine
  • The camphor tree is said to grant wishes to those who visit it
  • The narrative examines whether the shrine's supernatural abilities are real or rooted in psychology and belief
  • The story combines mystery elements with themes of faith and human longing

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