Blossoms and Shadows

The author of the multi-million international bestselling Otori series of books turns her hand to an historical novel about a young woman living through the most fascinating period of Japanese history. BLOSSOMS AND SHADOWS is a compelling tale of love and war, women and men, and the rise of modern Japan. It shines a brilliant light on a time in history that few have known about until now, though the change it brought continues to ripple around the world.