THE SHOGUN'S DAUGHTER A Novel of Feudal Japan

Bernadette Dunne is the ideal choice to narrate this tale of intrigue and betrayal in eighteenth-century Japan. She especially captures the strength and vividness of the female characters--from teenagers to pregnant wives. She's a master at switching between the narrative and the voices of the wide-ranging cast, both men and women. Dunne sets the stage for this complex story of murder, loyalty, and succession by making the most of the emotions built into the story. Though this is a world unfamiliar to most listeners, Dunne's delivery reflects the common human experience at the center of the story, thereby making a bygone world familiar. M.R. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2013]