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The Ronin's Mistress is a brilliant new twist on the fabled tale of the 47 Ronin, from Laura Joh Rowland--an author with "a painter's eye for the minutiae of court life [and] a politician's ear for intrigue." (The New York Times). Japan, 1703. On a snowy night, 47 warriors murder the man at the center of the scandal that turned them from samurai into masterless ronin two years before. Clearly this was an act of revenge--but why did they wait so long? And is there any reason they should not immediately be ordered to commit ritual suicide? Sano Ichiro, demoted from Chamberlain to his old post as Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, has mere days to solve the greatest mystery of samurai legend--while his own fortunes hang in the balance.
The Loyal Ronins an Historical Romance, translated from the Japanese of Tamenaga Shunsui by Shiuichiro Saito and Edward Greey, illustrated by Kei-Sai Yei-Sen, of Yedo by Shunsui Tamenaga Pdf
Example in this ebook CHAPTER I—Eastern Seas My first cruise as a midshipman in the navy of the United States began a short month too late for me to share in the honors of the Mexican War. In other words, I came in at the foot of the service, with all the grades above me fresh-stocked with comparatively young and vigorous officers. As a consequence, the rate of promotion was so slow that the Summer of 1851 found me, at the age of twenty-four, still a middie, with my lieutenancy ever receding, like a will-o’-the-wisp, into the future. Had I chosen a naval career through necessity, I might have continued to endure. But to the equal though younger heir of one of the largest plantations in South Carolina, the pay of even a post captain would have been of small concern. It is, therefore, hardly necessary to add that I had been lured into the service by the hope of winning fame and glory. That my choice should have fallen upon the navy rather than the army may have been due to the impulse of heredity. According to family traditions and records, one of my ancestors was the famous English seaman Will Adams, who served Queen Elizabeth in the glorious fight against the Spanish Armada and afterwards piloted a Dutch ship through the dangerous Straits of Magellan and across the vast unchartered expanse of the Pacific to the mysterious island empire, then known as Cipango or Zipangu. History itself verifies that wonderful voyage and the still more wonderful fact of my ancestor’s life among the Japanese as one of the nobles and chief counsellors of the great Emperor Iyeyasu. So highly was the advice of the bold Englishman esteemed by the Emperor that he was never permitted to return home. For many years he dwelt honorably among that most peculiar of Oriental peoples, aiding freely the few English and Dutch who ventured into the remote Eastern seas. He had aided even the fanatical Portuguese and Spaniards, who, upon his arrival, had sought to have him and his handful of sick and starving shipmates executed as pirates. So it was he lived and died a Japanese noble, and was buried with all honor. With the blood of such a man in my veins, it is not strange that I turned to the sea. Yet it is no less strange that three years in the service should bring me to an utter weariness of the dull naval routine. Notable as were the achievements of our navy throughout the world in respect to exploration and other peaceful triumphs, it has ever surprised me that in the absence of war and promotion I should have lingered so long in my inferior position. In war the humiliation of servitude to seniority may be thrust from thought by the hope of winning superior rank through merit. Deprived of this opportunity, I could not but chafe under my galling subjection to the commands of men never more than my equals in social rank and far too often my inferiors. The climax came after a year on the China Station, to which I had obtained an assignment in the hope of renewed action against the arrogant Celestials. Disappointed in this, and depressed by a severe spell of fever contracted at Honkong, I resigned the service at Shanghai, and took passage for New York, by way of San Francisco and the Horn, on the American clipper Sea Flight. We cleared for the Sandwich Islands August the twenty-first, 1851. The second noon found us safe across the treacherous bars of the Yangtse-Kiang and headed out across the Eastern Sea, the southwest monsoon bowling us along at a round twelve knots. To be continue in this ebook
Ronin: Have Sword, Will Travel #2 How To Frame A Murder Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 2024 by Kristie Lynn Higgins Pdf
How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery is part of the Ronin: Have Sword– Will Travel Mystery series. It's part 1 of 2 of How To Frame A Murder. In How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery, Horo-sha (the female ronin) and Riko (a streetwise boy) form a duo of crime-fighting investigators. They start their first official case together and investigate a simple theft of a painting, but the case turns horribly wrong when the suspects start dying. Horo-sha is confronted with a dilemma of mind and spirit as, for the first time, a murder is committed right under her watchful eyes. Her apt mind is guilt-riddled but she pushes forward to solve this unthinkable crime After the events in the prequel and Horo-sha's origin story, 'The Missing Japanese Chin Mystery', Horo-sha and Riko travel to a neighboring town to investigate the theft of a Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat watercolor painting called 'Staring Feline'. Horo-sha probes the servants and residents of the estate and is about to reveal the thief when tragedy strikes. Horo-sha, even working as a solo private investigator, has never been present when a murder was committed. She always arrived after the fact until today. Horo-sha must come to terms that she could have prevented the murder and discover the culprit before the killer strikes again. There is more to this mystery than a simple theft of valuable artwork Maji… a world fusing East and West cultures, during an era before the emergence of the steam engine. The sword was the ultimate weapon and brought order to the planet under the Emperor. Enter this alternate reality and see a fusing of two cultures. Travel through the world of Horo-sha and see a glimpse of the age of the samurai full of intrigue and suspense. The story with a female detective lead is a cozy mystery book. Enjoy this mysteries story and watch as the lady sleuth tries to solve a murder. Ronin: Have Sword-Will Travel Mystery Book Series: 1. The Missing Japanese Chin 2. How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 3. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery Ronin Flash Fiction Series: 1. The Tea Set Mystery 2. The Koi Pond Murder Mystery 3. A Bit Of Sweet Spice Mystery 4. The Rice Paddy Murder Mystery 5. Midnight Blue Valerian Murder Mystery 6. Killer Azure Hornet Murder Mystery 7. Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat Mystery 8. Ivory Jade Cat Statue Mystery 9. Scarlet Ibis Fever Murder Mystery 10. Scarlet Lovers Murder Mystery 11. I Spy With My Little Cat’s Eye Mystery 12. Cat With One Eye Closed Mystery 13. The Hammer And The Egg Murder Mystery 14. Who Is Guilty? The Kitten Or The Puppy Murder Mystery 15. The Kimono With The Red-Crowned Crane Mystery 16. The Cat Who Ate The Dog Murder Mystery 17. The Illuminated Fruit Mystery 18. What The Old Dog Saw and Heard Mystery 19. A Hawkeye View Of Murder 20. The Guilty Blowfish Mystery, A Recipe For Murder 21. The Sword Of Death 22. Sharper Than A Blade 23. The Leopard-Spotted Orchid Flower Mystery 24. The Horse And Carriage Murder Mystery Meet the young woman detective, who with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps those in need. Mystery suspense thriller series will explore the ancient world of sword, magic, and intrigue. Action-packed novel mixed with mystery with a slash of thriller thrown in. Be immersed in an alternate reality of the Japanese culture of the samurai mixed with a steampunk era of the American Wild West Action-adventure thriller in a parallel world. Alternate history of Japan. Alternate reality with action-adventure mysteries. Samurai detective and ronin gumshoe all rolled into one Female sleuths mysteries as you check out this crime thriller series animal mystery books international mysteries
Age is more than just a number . . . Bright, beautiful, and fiercely independent, sixteen-year-old Solis Monroe is a force of nature. Born to a mother broken by abuse and neglect, Solis learned hard lessons about love and trust early. A sexy, charming, older Ronin Jackson tests those lessons. For Solis, love and trust prove to be powerful aphrodisiacs, and his seduction ignites a reckless passion that will change her life forever. Forty-year-old Ronin Jackson has it all: an attractive and accomplished wife, two cute little boys, a thriving law practice, and all the trappings of wealth. But something was missing—Solis Monroe. Stunning with a quick wit and alluring smile, she captivates him. Knowing her love could destroy his life, Ronin tries to resist, but the hunger she stirs in him won’t be denied.
The Ways of the Samurai: From Ronins to Ninjas, the Fiercest Warriors in Japan by Carol Gaskin Pdf
Learn the Samurai Code •Only samurai were permitted to wear two swords. •Only sons of the samurai could become samurai. •Suicide was the acceptable solution when honor had been lost. •Looking inside another warrior’s helmet was a grave insult. •Under bushido (the samurai code), samurai pledged justice, courage, benevolence, politenesss, honesty, honor, and loyalty. From history to philosophy to daily lifestyle, find out what made the samurai the fearsome warriors whose legacy survives today. Honor, loyalty, and self-sacrifice defined the life of the samurai, fierce warriors who controlled Japan for more than seven centuries. This book explores the history of these dedicated fighters from their roots as soldiers of the imperial court to their eventual rise to power greater than that of the emperor. Illustrated with B&W era drawings and art.
First published in 2001. In this book the author remarks that even though Japan as a whole has been closely studied, and while much and varied information has been gathered about the country and its people, one half of the population has been left entirely unnoticed, passed over with brief mention, or altogether misunderstood. It is of this neglected half that she has written, in the hope that the whole fabric of Japanese social life will be better comprehended when the women of the country, and so the homes that they make, are better known and understood.
From the demon-killing Minamoto no Yorimitsu to the immortal poet Ono no Komachi, find out about the fascinating world of Japanese warriors and folk-heroes. Japanese mythology is filled with stories of larger-than-life characters that shaped the landscape of Japan. They are the folk heroes who slayed monsters, fought in epic battles and reflected the most complicated emotions of the people who created them. Through a mix of essays, short stories and anecdotes, Japanese Fighting Heroes follows the lives of samurai, warriors, outliers and iconoclasts who forged their own paths. Legendary fighters like the demon-killing Minamoto no Yorimitsu, philosophising samurai Miyamoto Musashi, and the One-Eyed Dragon Date Masamune. Creative heroes like the father of Japanese short stories Ryunosuke Akutagawa, the immortal poet Ono no Komachi, the hilarious Sei Shonagon and her insight into human nature. Trailblazers who broke down barriers like the feminist Hiratsuka Raicho, the statesman Fukuzawa Yukichi, the photographic genius Hiroshi Hamaya. These Japanese folk heroes led fascinating lives that provide insight into our own through the principles and practices they lived by. They struggled with universal ideals of honor, duty, courage and kindness, helping them transcend their culture. Whether you’re looking to learn about Japanese history, fall down a philosophy rabbit hole or pick up new mental health habits, these heroes can teach us timeless lessons. Japanese Fighting Heroes captures the essence of what it means to be human in any culture.
Ronin: Have Sword, Will Travel #3 How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Murder Mystery 2024 by Kristie Higgins Pdf
2024 Edition Part two of two. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery: Horo-sha (the female ronin) and Riko (a streetwise boy) form a duo of crime-fighting investigators. They are well into their first official case together and were investigating a simple theft of a painting, but the case turned horribly wrong when the suspects started dying. Two people are dead and one is near death. Horo-sha has no idea who the mastermind is behind a scheme to frame one of the members of the household. In the conclusion, Horo-sha must put her apt mind against an unknown and crafty foe. She has put her honor on the line, but will it be enough to find the murderer or will the Gaka Estate become a Household Of Death? After the events in the prequel and Horo-sha's origin story, 'The Missing Japanese Chin Mystery #0 Ronin: Have Sword– Will Travel Mystery', Horo-sha and Riko had traveled to a neighboring town to investigate the theft of a Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat watercolor painting called 'Staring Feline'. Horo-sha probed the servants and residents of the estate and was about to reveal the thief when tragedy strikes. Maji… a world fusing East and West cultures, during an era before the emergence of the steam engine. The sword was the ultimate weapon and brought order to the planet under the Emperor. Enter this alternate reality and see a fusing of two cultures. Travel through the world of Horo-sha and see a glimpse of the age of the samurai full of intrigue and suspense. The story with a female detective lead is a cozy mystery book. Enjoy this mysteries story and watch as the lady sleuth tries to solve a murder. Ronin: Have Sword, Will Travel Mystery Book Series: 1. The Missing Japanese Chin 2. How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 3. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery Ronin Flash Fiction Series: 1. The Tea Set Mystery 2. The Koi Pond Murder Mystery 3. A Bit Of Sweet Spice Mystery 4. The Rice Paddy Murder Mystery 5. Midnight Blue Valerian Murder Mystery 6. Killer Azure Hornet Murder Mystery 7. Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat Mystery 8. Ivory Jade Cat Statue Mystery 9. Scarlet Ibis Fever Murder Mystery 10. Scarlet Lovers Murder Mystery 11. I Spy With My Little Cat’s Eye Mystery 12. Cat With One Eye Closed Mystery 13. The Hammer And The Egg Murder Mystery 14. Who Is Guilty? The Kitten Or The Puppy Murder Mystery 15. The Kimono With The Red-Crowned Crane Mystery 16. The Cat Who Ate The Dog Murder Mystery 17. The Illuminated Fruit Mystery 18. What The Old Dog Saw and Heard Mystery 19. A Hawkeye View Of Murder 20. The Guilty Blowfish Mystery, A Recipe For Murder 21. The Sword Of Death 22. Sharper Than A Blade 23. The Leopard-Spotted Orchid Flower Mystery 24. The Horse And Carriage Murder Mystery Meet the young woman detective, who with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps those in need. Mystery suspense thriller series will explore the ancient world of sword, magic, and intrigue. Action-packed novel mixed with mystery with a slash of thriller thrown in. Be immersed in an alternate reality of the Japanese culture of the samurai mixed with a steampunk era of the American Wild West. Action-adventure thriller in a parallel world. An alternate history of Japan. An alternate reality with action-adventure mysteries. Samurai detective and ronin gumshoe all rolled into one. Enjoy female sleuths mysteries, check out this crime thriller series and animal mystery books. International mysteries with a touch of home and friendship. Ebook includes links to a traditional Japanese music video and haiku readings videos done by the author. Japanese-style haiku and other poetry within the novel along with artwork.
Ronin: Have Sword, Will Travel #3 How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Murder Mystery: 2023 Illustrated Edition by Kristie Lynn Higgins Pdf
2023 Edition Illustrated book Part two of two. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery: Horo-sha (the female ronin) and Riko (a streetwise boy) form a duo of crime-fighting investigators. They are well into their first official case together and were investigating a simple theft of a painting, but the case turned horribly wrong when the suspects started dying. Two people are dead and one is near death. Horo-sha has no idea who the mastermind is behind a scheme to frame one of the members of the household. In the conclusion, Horo-sha must put her apt mind against an unknown and crafty foe. She has put her honor on the line, but will it be enough to find the murderer or will the Gaka Estate become a Household Of Death? After the events in the prequel and Horo-sha's origin story, 'The Missing Japanese Chin Mystery #0 Ronin: Have Sword– Will Travel Mystery', Horo-sha and Riko had traveled to a neighboring town to investigate the theft of a Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat watercolor painting called 'Staring Feline'. Horo-sha probed the servants and residents of the estate and was about to reveal the thief when tragedy strikes. Maji… a world fusing East and West cultures, during an era before the emergence of the steam engine. The sword was the ultimate weapon and brought order to the planet under the Emperor. Enter this alternate reality and see a fusing of two cultures. Travel through the world of Horo-sha and see a glimpse of the age of the samurai full of intrigue and suspense. The story with a female detective lead is a cozy mystery book. Enjoy this mysteries story and watch as the lady sleuth tries to solve a murder. Ronin: Have Sword, Will Travel Mystery Book Series: 1. The Missing Japanese Chin 2. How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 3. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery Ronin Flash Fiction Series: 1. The Tea Set Mystery 2. The Koi Pond Murder Mystery 3. A Bit Of Sweet Spice Mystery 4. The Rice Paddy Murder Mystery 5. Midnight Blue Valerian Murder Mystery 6. Killer Azure Hornet Murder Mystery 7. Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat Mystery 8. Ivory Jade Cat Statue Mystery 9. Scarlet Ibis Fever Murder Mystery 10. Scarlet Lovers Murder Mystery 11. I Spy With My Little Cat’s Eye Mystery 12. Cat With One Eye Closed Mystery 13. The Hammer And The Egg Murder Mystery 14. Who Is Guilty? The Kitten Or The Puppy Murder Mystery 15. The Kimono With The Red-Crowned Crane Mystery 16. The Cat Who Ate The Dog Murder Mystery 17. The Illuminated Fruit Mystery 18. What The Old Dog Saw and Heard Mystery 19. A Hawkeye View Of Murder 20. The Guilty Blowfish Mystery, A Recipe For Murder 21. The Sword Of Death 22. Sharper Than A Blade 23. The Leopard-Spotted Orchid Flower Mystery 24. The Horse And Carriage Murder Mystery Meet the young woman detective, who with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps those in need. Mystery suspense thriller series will explore the ancient world of sword, magic, and intrigue. Action-packed novel mixed with mystery with a slash of thriller thrown in. Be immersed in an alternate reality of the Japanese culture of the samurai mixed with a steampunk era of the American Wild West. Action-adventure thriller in a parallel world. An alternate history of Japan. An alternate reality with action-adventure mysteries. Samurai detective and ronin gumshoe all rolled into one. Enjoy female sleuths mysteries, check out this crime thriller series and animal mystery books. International mysteries with a touch of home and friendship. Ebook includes links to a traditional Japanese music video and haiku readings videos done by the author. Japanese-style haiku and other poetry within the novel along with artwork.
Doubting Yourself to the Bone by Thomas Trofimuk Pdf
Doubting Yourself to the Bone is a story about the nature of grief, about what it means to be a parent in the face of great sorrow, the idea of re-invented love and hope. Set in Paris and a small town in the Canadian Rockies, the novel is propelled forward by a horrific car crash that reverberates for the victim’s husband and daughters. From a scotch-swilling Tibetan monk to a titillating, imagined waif named Katya, whose uninvited visits are always intriguing, this story serpentines through the labyrinth of grief and pain as the victim’s husband wrestles with the question, was the car crash an accident or intentional? It is a bumpy and strange journey, peopled with a capricious mother, an aging alcoholic uncle, five Buddhist monks in a broken van, and a nudist lesbian, that leads its main character and the reader on the road to salvation.
ORDINARY PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY HEROES... This all-new fantasy anthology features thirteen original stories about ordinary or inexperienced people learning to become extraordinary heroes. From the shape shifter Esen-alit-Quar who is forced unexpectedly into her first solo mission to the young man sworn to defeat a pack of lycanthropes, these heroes in training are thrown into exciting adventures that demand nothing short of all that is in them.
The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies by Bill Palmer,Karen Palmer Pdf
The Encyclopedia covers the genre from 1920 to 1994. The genre, however, can be very confusing: films often have several titles, and many of the stars have more than one pseudonym. In an effort to clarify some of the confusion, the authors have included all the information available to them on almost 3,300 films. Each entry includes a listing of the production company, the cast and crew, distributors, running times, reviews with star ratings whenever possible, and alternate film titles. A list of film series and one of the stars' pseudonyms, in addition to a 7,900 name index, are also included. Illustrated.
