Lady of the Imperial City by Laura Kitchell is a fresh historical novel that takes place in ancient Japan. I am highly fond of historical novels, and Japan is one of my favorite settings. I loved James Clavell’s series of books set in Asia, especially...

Lady of the Bridge by Laura Kitchell chronicles the unexpected relationship between the daughter of a Shogun and a samurai warrior. Princess Saiko had been in control of her own freedom, running her brother’s household and training to be a warrior, until the moment she...