Gai-Jin

Set in 1862, Japan is on the brink of transformation as the power of the Shogun declines. In Yokohama, foreign traders known as gai-jin attempt to seize opportunities amid the chaos. Malcolm Struan, heir to a powerful trading house, strives for independence and seeks to marry his love. Meanwhile, Lord Yoshi, a descendant of the former Shogun, navigates political intrigue and ambition. The story explores the clash of cultures and the personal struggles within a nation on the verge of monumental change.