Author: Poppy Kuroki
Genres: Fiction, Genre Fiction
A Marie Claire Summer Reads Pick, 2024
When she meets Keiichiro Maeda, a samurai who introduces her to a way of life only previously encountered in books, Isla begins to wonder if she has found her true home. But as the samurai fight a losing battle, she is increasingly distraught. Should she forewarn Keiichiro and save the man she loves or let him die the glorious death he so believes in, proud to the end that he remained a faithful warrior?
And what will become of Isla? Is she willing to leave the past behind, knowing her future will forever be changed?
“Fun, romantic and heartbreaking. Serious Outlander vibes with a fresh new twist.”
- Pim Wangtechawat, author of The Moon Represents my Heart“Refreshingly original. The author clearly has a great love of the [Japanese] culture, both past and present, something that shines through in the richness of her writing... A stunning debut.”
- Jason Ayres, author of The Time Bubble series“A terrific ‘what if’ time-travel novel with an intriguing historical element, epic battles, and a dash of romance.”
- Adrian Cousins, author of The Jason Apley series
Author: Poppy Kuroki
Genres: Fiction, Genre Fiction
A Marie Claire Summer Reads Pick, 2024
When she meets Keiichiro Maeda, a samurai who introduces her to a way of life only previously encountered in books, Isla begins to wonder if she has found her true home. But as the samurai fight a losing battle, she is increasingly distraught. Should she forewarn Keiichiro and save the man she loves or let him die the glorious death he so believes in, proud to the end that he remained a faithful warrior?
And what will become of Isla? Is she willing to leave the past behind, knowing her future will forever be changed?
“Fun, romantic and heartbreaking. Serious Outlander vibes with a fresh new twist.”
- Pim Wangtechawat, author of The Moon Represents my Heart“Refreshingly original. The author clearly has a great love of the [Japanese] culture, both past and present, something that shines through in the richness of her writing... A stunning debut.”
- Jason Ayres, author of The Time Bubble series“A terrific ‘what if’ time-travel novel with an intriguing historical element, epic battles, and a dash of romance.”
- Adrian Cousins, author of The Jason Apley series
One World
Harper Perennial
June 1st, 2024
Russian (Eksmo), Italian (Mondadori), Portuguese (Planeta), Arabic (THQF Publishing House), Turkish (Alfa Basim Yayim)
