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In James Clavell’s gripping historical fiction, the heir of a powerful English trading house and a Frenchwoman navigate the complex social and political landscape of nineteenth‑century Japan. Their lives intersect with monarchs, diplomats, courtesans, and spies amid the country’s opening to foreigners. The novel explores themes of ambition, passion, betrayal, and heroism against the backdrop of Japanese history and international relations during the era of the shogunate.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: James Clavell
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