Daimyo

One of the best Shogun-era Japan books I've ever read, and I will read this book again and again. A simple must have for any Japanese culture buff, or one who loves for those cross-culture romances!

Great first of three on a samurai from fuedal Japan and Dutch babe in Japan and Britain.

Wow, what a rare and awesome find I found in this book. Do yourself a favor and call up all the used book stores in your area and find this trilogy of books. The cover and back explanation does not do it justice whatsoever. The story starts out with a bang with the lead character named Tonomori, an honorable samurai who is the bodyguard of the Daimyo of his clan and they are in the midst of a fued with another clan on the battlefield. Tonomori shows early off here that he is the ultimate samurai warrior. But, when his king or "Daimyo" is struck down due to his own son's screw-up, the evil and ambitious son blames it on Tonomori. Tonomori is then banished and forced to become what he depises most - A RONIN! Thats a samurai without honor or a mercenary. He eventually meets up with a dutch party that is leaving japan and thus starts the main quest for our fallen hero. He vows to come back with knowledge of the new world and strike down all of his enemies and become once again an honorable samurai. Onboard ship he meets a beautiful dutchess that is secretly being taught to become a ninja by night by none other than a japanese servant woman named Norika. Now the chemistry between these three is fun to read and mixed with alot of action and adventure makes for one of the best books I have ever read. This is epic stuff!! I can't wait to read the other two titled "DAIMYO'S REVENGE" and "DAIMYO'S CONQUEST".

Combines action, romance, earthy humor and a detailed historical setting into an action adventure that had me checking the bookstores for years hoping that the saga was continued past the three books that were published. In addition, it provides an interesting contrast in eastern vs western customs and attitudes. Mr. Morell possesses a wonderfully earthy humor, which he uses to great effect in his novels.

The sixteenth century is Japan's age of battles. Master Samurai swordsman Tonomori is thrice advised to take the "high road" to revenge his master. This "high road" takes him from Japan to the Spanish Netherlands in the company of beautiful Dutch countess Diana and lovely Ninja Samurai Toriko. Diana's resources are the basis for Tonomori's revenge, but first the three companions must destroy Diana's Spanish enemies.