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Secret Samurai Trilogy: Book Three, Shifting Sands (Book Three of Trilogy) Paperback – August 10, 2016
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Listed as one of the must-read Japan-related novels by SAVVY TOKYO MAGAZINE
‘An original plot, interesting and likeable characters, a sweet romance, a time-travel switch and a dose of Japanese history makes this book totally unique. The author’s complete understanding of Japanese culture is really obvious right down to the fine details.’ Renae Lucas-Hall, SAVVY TOKYO MAGAZINE
'Original, powerful, exciting and intriguing.' Margaret Kaine, Award Winning Author
Two women from different cultures and centuries - and both samurai
The third book in the Secret Samurai Trilogy. Bebe Bell is a modern Englishwoman time-slipped into the mind of male samurai, Kai Matsuda, who is fighting for the future of his country in the civil war of the 1860's. Events escalate and steer them into unexpected and dangerous directions as Bebe struggles with her duel life and a deeper understanding of it and Kenji faces his own dangers both physical and emotional.
Yoshi is an aristocratic woman forced to disguise herself as a male samurai in order to survive. After a chance meeting she finds danger and increased, undreamed of, opportunities. A new world beckons which needs ambition, courage and trust.
The future of the new world shifts on sand.
‘Jill Rutherford has established herself as a writer with great insight into Japanese culture and the power to deliver unique plots and marvellous characters’ SAVVY TOKYO MAGAZINE
- Print length270 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 10, 2016
- Dimensions5 x 0.68 x 8 inches
- ISBN-100956967949
- ISBN-13978-0956967947
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- Publisher : Little Wren Press
- Publication date : August 10, 2016
- Language : English
- Print length : 270 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0956967949
- ISBN-13 : 978-0956967947
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.68 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #9,571,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,572 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art (Books)
- #4,995 in Asian Myth & Legend
- #8,417 in Time Travel Romances
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About the author

Jill Rutherford is the author of best-selling memoir, Cherry Blossoms, Sushi and Takarazuka Seven Years in Japan, and the Secret Samurai Trilogy which was listed as one of the seven must-read Japan related novels by Savvy Tokyo Magazine.
Jill fell in love with Japan and lived there for seven years, running her own successful business.
Writing has always been a passion and since returning to the UK Jill has been writing historical fiction. The Rocking Stone is a romantic suspense and mystery set in the cruel poverty of the South Wales mining valleys of the early 20th century. Tama, the Extraordinary Cat, is a short story based on the true life of a cat who saved a railway company and became a goddess. A story for children of all ages. Jill's latest book is Oatlands, Through Closed Doors, a Regency novel of royalty and their servants. When Jill is not writing you will find her reading books, walking her dog, meeting friends, drinking coffee and red wine.
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- berylpReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent book
I enjoyed books 1 and 2 so much that I waited impatiently for the third and final one. It was the story of Bebe who went to live temporarily in Japan and during this time crossed over into Kai's life. He was a Samurai living at the end of the Samurai's era. It was an enlightening book about the life and fighting as a Samurai Warrior and I was keen to learn how the lives of both eras could be resolved.. It was clever and fascinating, but eventually Bebe was able to put her ancient life behind her ,marry Kenji her lover in this life and look forward to a happy future.One needs to read the first 2 books before book 3 and I would certainly recommend this trilogy
- linda thompsonReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars I learnt a lot about Japan's history while reading these three books.
I felt a bit sad when i finished the last book, such a great story. Jill Rutherford is a great story teller, looking forward to your next book Jill.