This edition is near fine—there are no marks, the pages are tight and appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is clean and unmarked. The book features yellow cloth boards with green lettering on the spine. The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama is set in Japan during the late 1930s, as the country edges toward World War II. The novel is both deeply personal and subtly reflective of the broader historical tensions of the era. Narrated by Stephen, a young Chinese man from Hong Kong, the story follows his journey to his family's summer home in the quiet seaside village of Tarumi. There, he meets Matsu, the family’s reserved and introspective caretaker, who has a profound connection to the garden and the local community. With a contemplative tone, the novel explores the intersection of personal healing and historical upheaval.