Shizuka is the daughter of Lord Takeda. She is proud and independent. She wants to be respected for who she is. But that's not easy being half Japanese and the daughter of an important Imperial minister. She is a skilled warrior, but also a beautiful woman who breaks hearts just by smiling. But she dreams of true love, of feelings as strong as those shared by her parents. Then she is torn between two men. One is a potential political ally. The other is her heart's choice. As Japan descends into chaos of civil unrest her whole family might be in danger. Will Shizuka choose to follow her duty or her heart? If you, like me, found it quite difficult to abandon Lottie and her family at the beginning of their great adventure, you might find yourself wondering: 'what happened next?' Well... Here is what I imagined might have happened... WARNING: Contains spoilers, so read "Lady Samurai" first! Highest position so far: #5 in Samurai