RED SNOW- A DUTCH CONCUBINE'S JOURNEY THROUGH SAMRAI JAPAN

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HISTORICAL FICTION ADVENTURE DRAMA EPIC

18th Century,19th Century

JM LEDWELL

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Logline

A Dutch girl is shipwrecked in samurai Japan, becomes a warlord’s mistress all the while yearning for freedom to love her Russian explorer as she rises as Edo’s greatest courtesan. RED SNOW is Shogun meets Memoirs of a Geisha with a twist on Madame Butterfly and forges one woman’s struggle to live on her terms and find her place in a world torn by war, lust and duty.

Genre

Historical Fiction,,Adventure,Drama,Epic

Short Summary

A Dutch girl is abducted by a samurai warlord and struggles to adapt at the edge of the world in a place hostile to foreigners; feudal Japan. There in the dangerous and violent court of the Matsumae, she will become Miyako and serve at the warlord’s pleasure with no way home.

Setting

Hokkaido and Edo, Japan Samurai era

Based on a True Story

Yes

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain,,Rags to Riches,Internal Journey/Rebirth

Plot - Other Elements

Coming of Age, Meaningful Message, Twist,,Twist,Meaningful Message

Mature Audience Themes

Language/Profanity, Nudity

Main Character Details

Name: Saskia DeVisser "Miyako"

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Empathetic, Funny, Perseverance, Outspoken, Insecure, Heroic, Underdog, Beautiful,Clumsy,Underdog,Heroic,Insecure

Additional Character Details

Name: Yuki

Age: 70

Gender: Female

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Obedient, Blunt, Outspoken, Unapologetic, Strong Moral Code, Honorable,Charming,Complex,Faithful,Engaging,Sarcastic,Seductive,Honorable,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

Name: Matsumae Yoshinobu

Age: 45

Gender: Male

Role: antagonist

Key Traits: Honorable, Badass, Complex, Leader, Lone Wolf, Blunt, Engaging, Aggressive, Confident, Funny, Insecure, Charming, Heroic, Manipulative,Aggressive,Charming,Badass,Villainous,Masculine,Sexy,Confident,Complex,Blunt,Power Hungry,Outspoken,Skillful,Greedy,Seductive,Strong Moral Code,Lone Wolf,Leader,Insecure

Additional Character Details

Name: Yuki

Age: 70

Gender: Female

Role: Mentor

Key Traits: Blunt, Confident, Funny, Heroic

About The Author

JM writes Historical Fiction. Timeless Love, Exotic Lands.

Target Audiences

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal,Female Leaning

Group Specific

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Publishing Details

Status: No

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

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