Book Summary
Set at a time relatively unknown to most Western countries - the 'Bakumatsu' era between the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Meiji Restoration - this is the epic story of how a fierce samurai warrior meets the waif who will become his wife and the life that they fashion together during a time of great upheaval and change. With a sprawling cast, lots of action, adventure and romance in the grand tradition of ‘Shogun,’ it’s a tale about ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times, of two misfits trying to find their place in a world so recently made new.
Reviews
“... Each chapter, filled with unending plot twists and turns, ends with a cliffhanger that leaves readers waiting with bated breath on the continuing narrative in the story. Mark has an incredible ability and gift to bring each of his characters to life with vivid accuracy and boldness. One can almost feel oneself immersed in the history and culture of ancient Japanese society and the code of the samurai.” - Tammy Yap , Amazon
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" … an exceptionally well-written piece of work. A stunningly irresistible novel that drew me into its world with gradual subtlety.” - BF Tan , Amazon
