The Samurai's Garden, written by Gail Tsukiyama, is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1930s in Japan. The story follows a young Chinese painter named Stephen who retreats to a small coastal village in Japan to recover from tuberculosis. As he spends time in the samurai's garden, he forms deep connections with the locals and learns about their struggles and resilience. This beautifully written novel explores themes of friendship, love, and the power of nature.
