The Snow Empress

In 1699 Japan, when their son is kidnapped by dangerous rivals jealous over his power and influence in the shogun's court, Sano Ichiro and his wife, Reiko, search desperately for their son, only to be trapped by Lord Matsumae, who has been driven mad by the murder of his mistress and is holding an entire province hostage until someone confesses. 25,000 first printing.