![]() ![]() And as political strife coupled with the obvious clash of cultures inevitably leads to conflict, Blackthorne is pushed to the limits. ![]() Negotiating with foreign people, customs, language, as well as his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom, this is ultimately a tale of survival. Lady Mariko (portrayed by Anna Sawai): “A woman with invaluable skills but dishonourable family ties who must prove her value and allegiance.”Īccording to the original novel’s synopsis, Blackthorne will be forced to navigate the closed society that is 17th century Japan - “a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin.” James Clavells epic novel about 17th-century Japan chronicles the adventures of shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne, who finds intrigue and romance in a feudal society of obeisant. ![]()
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