David McLennan

Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.

Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.

Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.

Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga’s gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the…

Blackthorne’s arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet’s nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga’s…

Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.

Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young son. Solomon makes a fateful decision.

Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.

As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.

Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.