Kiku's Prayer: A Novel (Weatherhead Books on Asia)
A beautifully faithful and rich depiction of 19th century Japan.(Book Junkie Joint)Deftly plotted and well researched, the novel is tinged with affection for Nagasaki(Joseph S. O'LearyThe Japan Times)A rewarding journey.(New Pages)A powerful and suspenseful read.(Todd ShimodaAsian Review of Books)A wonderful, poignant and beautiful work of historical fiction -- highly recommended!(Historical Novels Review1900-01-00)