The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn

Set in eighteenth-century Japan, the story follows Seikei, a merchant's son with dreams of becoming a samurai, as he delves into the intrigue of a stolen jewel. His journey takes him into the world of kabuki actors, merging the art of performance with his quest for justice. The narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and the clash between social classes, offering a rich backdrop of cultural history and personal growth.