THE KUMASHIRO SAGAS BOOKS 1-3 three utterly breathtaking and spellbinding historical romances

A series of epic love stories set against the backdrop of 17th-century Japan — from bestselling author Christina Courtenay.

From the windswept shores of England to the snow-dusted temples of Kyoto. Across generations, follow the Kumashiro family as they fight for a legacy, defy fate and find love. All in one complete box set.

Book The Scarlet Kimono
England, 1611. Restless and headstrong, Hannah Marston stows away on her brother’s merchant ship bound for Japan. But when she’s captured by the feared warlord Taro Kumashiro, her journey becomes a fight for survival—and for her heart. Kumashiro has been warned by a seer of a foreign woman who will change his fate. When he meets Hannah, their cultures collide, but so do their emotions. As enemies close in — her brother desperate to rescue her, and a vengeful noblewoman out for blood — Hannah and Taro must choose between love and honour in a world where both could cost them everything . . .

Book 2: The Gilded Fan
Japan, 1641. Midori Kumashiro, daughter of a disgraced warlord, is forced to flee to England—or face death. Trained in the ways of the warrior, she’s unprepared for the perils aboard a foreign ship, especially its infuriatingly handsome captain. Captain Nico Noordholt never planned to take a woman on board — let alone one as captivating and dangerous as Midori. As tension and desire grow between them, secrets threaten to tear them apart. But England is on the brink of civil war, and survival may depend on more than trust — it may require risking everything for love.

Book 3: The Jade Lioness
Nagasaki, 1648. Eager to escape war-torn England, Temperance Marston joins a trading voyage to Japan—but soon discovers a land where foreign women are closely watched and freedom is fleeting. When she crosses paths with Kazuo Kumashiro, a masterless samurai on a quest to reclaim his family’s honour, sparks fly. But Kazuo has no time for distractions — until Temperance is kidnapped and sold into captivity. Now he must uphold a lifelong vow, or risk everything to save the woman who has captured his heart.

Perfect for fans of Jeannie Lin, Lesley Downer, and Takashi Matsuoka.

PRAISE FOR THE KUMASHIRO

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another fabulous historical adventure with lots of passion and romance from one of my favourite historical romance authors, Christina Courtenay.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Christine Courtenay gets 5 stars for every book in this series. Once you start to read them you are drawn in by her story telling. I read these books over three days and was sorry when they came to an end.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You got a feeling of the size and diversity of Japan and the differences in the landscape . . . I do not usually read historical romance, but enjoyed this so much.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will be transported to the exotic Japanese landscape via the perils of endless sea voyages and traumatic events. All through which, love prevails.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It was a perfect blend of history, romance and cultural insight.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was drawn in from the first chapter and found I was picking up my kindle whenever I had a free minute as I was wanting to know what was going to