On a November night in 1903, every window blazes at Senator Cyrus Todd’s Washington house, and among the guests is Yuki, a young Japanese woman whose grace captivates the diplomats around her. The story follows her from the capital’s ballrooms back to Japan, where love for a Western man must contend with family, country and a strong sense of duty.
Written under a pen name by Mary McNeil Fenollosa, who knew Japan well, this 1905 romance reflects the era’s fascination with the country. Download the free EPUB.