First edition, Heisei 18 (2006). Published by Shinchosha. [Contents] Asano Takumi-no-kami's wife, Aguri. After Takumi-no-kami's seppuku, she became a nun and took the name Yōzenin. This woman was the one who supported Oishi Kuranosuke from behind the scenes and drew up the plan for the Forty-Seven Ronin's raid on Kira's mansion. A moving and outstanding Chushingura novel, centered on the talented and beautiful heroine later known as "Kaoyogozenn," who was blessed with both beauty and intelligence. The story depicts Aguri and Kuranosuke's subtle affection and a battle of wits with Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, the highest authority in the shogunate's government. The author makes extensive and masterful use of a vast amount of historical material to create this work, which overflows with quiet emotion. [Condition] There are slight, small folds on the upper edges of a few pages. In addition, there is a general sense of age due to slight yellowing on the cover, top, bottom, and fore-edge. However, the pages themselves show almost no signs of use and are in good condition. There are no creases from opening the cover. Thank you for your consideration. (1FSH) #IzumiIzumiPages #IzumiIzumiBooksPages