It’s late-12th-century Japan, and the relations between two dominating clans are increasingly heated. Young Kozaisho is living happily with her family when the nobleman who owns their land demands to buy her.

Chatelaine book review: The Pillow Book of the Flower Samurai by Barbara Lazar

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Whenever Nicola Marter touches an object, she catches a glimpse of its past — a power she keeps to herself.

Chatelaine book review: The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley

A rousing tale of romance between mysterious spies.

Chatelaine book review: Tainted Angel by Anne Cleeland

A romantic Cinderella-like tale of lavish lifestyles.

Chatelaine book review: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

In this delightful tale, two mythological creatures are brought to the New World by immigrants. The first creature, Chava, is a golem, a being moulded from clay and animated by magic — and eventually destined to run amok. 

book reviews

The Pillow Book of the Flower Samurai by Barbara Lazar

The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley

Tainted Angel by Anne Cleeland

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker