Shogun

The great historical novel about the unification of Japan and the rise of the Shōgunate – now newly adapted into a blockbuster series.

In the year 1600, English navigator John Blackthorne washes ashore in a land that has seen few Europeans: Japan. Blackthorne has little time to navigate the foreign language and culture. He must also question his notions of loyalty, courage, and morality. Soon, he finds himself in the midst of the power struggle among the Japanese lords, which threatens to tear the country apart. Blackthorne enters the service of the fascinating strategist Toranaga. However, when he falls in love with the translator Mariko – the wife of a samurai in Toranaga's service – his loyalty is put to the ultimate test. In a country that is changing rapidly, Blackthorne's survival depends not only on making the right choices. For only one of the rival lords can emerge victorious and become Shōgun.

One of the best historical novels in the world, James Clavell's global bestseller Shōgun, is among the best-selling novels of all time and has been adapted into successful films multiple times. The latest series adaptation will premiere in spring 2024.