Blossoms and Blades Books in Order

In Kyoto in 1582, Oda Nobunaga stands near his dream of uniting Japan by force. Through the eyes of his fictional page, his triumphs give way to gathering resentment and betrayal among those closest to him.

Widowed court attendant Murasaki begins writing The Tale of Genji amid the rivalries of Japan’s Heian court. Her growing reputation attracts admiration and dangerous envy, forcing her to protect a voice that challenges expectations of silence.

Hosokawa Gracia lives beneath the reputations of her father and husband while protecting a faith she refuses to abandon. When warlords demand her as a hostage before Sekigahara, obedience and resistance become equally dangerous choices.

Exiled Minamoto heir Yoshitsune joins the rebellion against the Taira and wins battles through daring tactics. His victories restore his family’s fortunes, but his brother Yoritomo’s growing suspicion turns loyalty into a threat to his survival.

As Japan’s samurai age ends, Sakamoto Ryōma works to unite bitter rivals and imagine a different political future. With his wife beside him, he pursues reform while enemies and assassins gather in Kyoto’s streets.