The Samurai's Garden
Patricia Kiyono
Astraea Press
Hiro Tanaka prepared for a
life as a samurai warrior. But his world changed when Japan's feudal system was
abolished by the Emperor. Now, he must find a new vocation. Disillusioned with
fighting and violence, he travels alone, going north to the island of
Hokkaido. Many other samurai wander
through the country and are known as ronin. Some have forsaken their honorable
way to prey on the less fortunate.
Hanako Shimizu knows the
devastation caused by these disreputable wanderers. The previous winter, they raided her farm and
killed her husband. Now, she needs to rebuild but has no money and no prospects
- except for the dubious intentions of the town merchant.
When Hiro encounters Hanako
in the market, arguing with the merchant, he poses as her late husband’s cousin
then offers to help her on the farm in exchange for a place to stay. Working on the land, Hiro finally finds the
peace he has been seeking. But the reappearance of the rogue ronin, led by an
unscrupulous leader from Hiro’s past, forces him to take up his swords again.
But now, the stakes are higher.
This time, he's fighting from
the heart.
No comments:
Post a Comment