The Gilded Fan

In 1641, Midori Kumashiro, the orphaned daughter of a warlord, is forced to flee Japan to escape danger, finding refuge on Captain Nico Noordholt’s ship bound for England. Reluctant to accept a female passenger, Nico's initial resistance softens as he and Midori develop a tentative bond during their voyage. However, both harbor secrets that could alter their lives and their fledgling connection.