A masterpiece historical novel by Michiko Nagai, depicting the life of Nene (Kita no Mandokoro), the legal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a mere sandal-bearer, eventually became the ruler of the nation. And Nene, the wife who married Kinoshita Tokichiro at the age of 14. They seemed like an ordinary couple, but as their status rose, Hideyoshi's philandering and lust for power gradually emerged. As Hideyoshi's legal wife, Nene lived through the Warring States period, experiencing the anguish and conflict of love. This is a long historical novel that portrays the life of Nene, who maintained a calm awareness and lived tenaciously amidst the chaos. Born the daughter of a commoner, Nene was granted the title of Juichii (First Rank) and became known as Kita no Mandokoro, making her the most successful woman of her time. However, I never intended to make this story a tale of success from the beginning. Rather, I was interested in the bitterness that comes with success. Through this, as a historical writer, I aimed to criticize the established heroic legends surrounding Hideyoshi. (From the Afterword) Offered for sale to organize my library.