Terue. The girl who was plucked from obscurity to become the most sought after geisha in Edo’s Floating World. The geisha who was so beautiful and talented that one of the richest nobles in Japan desired her as his wife.But Terue wanted more from life, and was willing to risk everything to get it. Pregnant with her lover’s child and knowing that the disgrace would mean certain death for both her … for both her and her unborn child, Terue makes the devastating choice to flee Japan on the day her daughter – Kazhua, The Geisha with the Green Eyes – was born and changes both their destinies forever.
INDIA MILLAR started her career in heavy industry at British Gas and ended it in the rarefied atmosphere of the British Library. She now lives on Spain’s glorious Costa Blanca North in an entirely male dominated household comprised of her husband, a dog, and a cat. Millar enjoys writing about strong women who fight for what they want. In addition to historical romances, India also writes popular guides to living in Spain under a different name. Her Romance Noir series is highlighted on her website, indiamillar.co.uk.
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she has been picked and she is a Geisha who is very popular with the men. She wants more so when she gets pregnant with her lover baby. She has to make a choice when her baby is born. She had intentions of fleeing Japan. What will happen now? will She run? Will she stay? See what will happen
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This is the first time I’ve read this author,,,,,
For those fortunate enough to have read the Shogun Series by James Clavell, you’ll enjoy this story into the life of an 11-year-old country girl sold to a famous Geisha house in Edo.,,,, this is the prequel to The Geisha with the Green Eyes,,,, It was amazing to read some of the things about the Geisha and in the end it all turns out that she has to do what’s best for her unborn baby,,,, was a good read and I would so totally recommend this book to anyone,,,,,
I have gotten this ARC voluntarily to leave an honest review,,,,,,
The Song of the Wild Geese #1 – It is refreshing to read a well put together book. Well written, well edited and extremely knowledgeable of the subject matter. I had a hard time putting this book and kept feeling grateful that I had all three books of this series to chain read.
For those fortunate enough to have read the Shogun Series by James Clavell, you’ll enjoy this story into the life of an 11-year-old country girl sold to a famous Geisha house in Edo. The mindset of the Japanese; the teachings and trails of becoming a Geisha; the traditions of Japanese life; and the horrors for females born into poor families come to life in this vividly descriptive, factually true and fascinating story. I already know the history of Japan and its culture, yet I’m still mesmerized by the unfolding story of the life of Junko. The characters, along with the storylines, keep the reader devouring the pages.
Even those who love Amy Tan and Pearl S. Buck (their people and culture are Chinese) will enjoy the journeys of the Japanese characters in this lovely story. I found this book on Booksprout and since have contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Excellent
Heartrending and heartwarming in equal measure
Imperial Japan on the 19th century is the setting for the story of Junko, a penniless ragamuffin girl who is sold into the most brutal and elegant form of slavery – the Floating World of the Geisha. The novel sees the belittled and discarded Junko transformed into Terue, the most famous and cultured geisha in Edo. I cried more than once for the shame and suffering she endured, but Terue’s transformation is more than physical – she learns lessons of the heart and soul which strengthen her mind and her spirit for the adventures she encounters, especially the adventure of love. Excellent writing, a fine eye for historical detail and a gently indulged penchant for irony are the highlights of this moving tale of Terue’s twisted fate. I thank Booksprout for the ARC, and this review is voluntary, independent, and uncompensated.
The book is about a young girl, who is sold by her family to become a geisha. It is not as bad as it sounds, as to become an accomplished geisha one needs education and good food. But life is not easy, especially when a young foreign man stirs the waters.
The book is mostly well written, but I had some problems with the partial translations of Japanese terms. It seemed to make things more confusing than if the Japanese terms had been kept.
I didn’t know much about Japanese culture going into this, so it was absolutely fascinating to learn about the culture and what women had to go through just to survive. This was a beautiful story about a geisha and her journey to save herself and her daughter. I am looking forward to reading subsequent books in the series.
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I loved reading this book. I read it straight through the night till the early morning. That is how good this book is. It had me totally engaged and spellbound. This story reads as if it was a true to life story of a poor young child sold to become a geisha. I became entranced in this world that was in Edo. Japan. Junko as a child was taken to the Floating World to the Green Tea House to be trained as a geisha. She was naturally talented in song and with musical instruments and she was beautiful. Her naivete and innocence were the gifts to her success. She was the most sought after maiko (geisha in training). When she finally became a full-fledged geisha, her name was changed to Terue. It means shining blessing. Terue began the journey of secrets, slavery, mystery, danger and love. This is an exciting book into the life of a young maiko, that turned into a geisha, that turned into a lover, that turned into a mother, that turned into a wife in a life that was so far away from all that she knew. It was only the beginning of the joys and heartache Terue would live through. This book takes you on a spectacular journey to a foreign lands and foreign customs. Written from the heart of the author that lived in the characters. This is an impeccably written book. The detailed imagery of the characters, customs, clothing, landscape are vividly brought alive in the writing. The story does not end with this book. I look forward to the sequel. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.