The Last Concubine
The Last Concubine by Lesley Downer, published by Corgi in 2009, is a historical fiction novel set in Japan during 1865. The story unfolds in the women’s palace of Edo, where Sachi, a fifteen-year-old girl, is selected to become the concubine of the young shogun. Amidst a backdrop of intrigue and erotic rivalries, Sachi’s life takes a dramatic turn as civil war erupts, forcing her to flee and confront the complexities of her identity and emotions in a society where love is unrecognized.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that explores themes of personal struggle and societal change. As Sachi navigates her new reality, she encounters a rebel warrior who awakens feelings she never knew existed. The novel delves into her quest for self-discovery and the secrets of her origins, set against the tumultuous historical landscape of Japan. With 622 pages, this edition presents a detailed exploration of Sachi’s journey, inviting readers to engage with the intricate dynamics of power and passion in a time of upheaval.
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Japan, 1865, the women’s palace in the great city of Edo.
Bristling with intrigue and erotic rivalries, the palace is home to three thousand women and only one man – the young shogun. Sachi, a beautiful fifteen-year-old girl, is chosen to be his concubine.
But Japan is changing, and as civil war erupts, Sachi flees for her life. Rescued by a rebel warrior, she finds unknown feelings stirring within her; but this is a world in which private passions have no place and there is not even a word for ‘love’.
Before she dare dream of a life with him, Sachi must uncover the secret of her own origins – a secret that encompasses a wrong so terrible that it threatens to destroy her ….
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