Set in the Nara period, this historical novel portrays a young official's ambitions against broad historical change. It turns knowledge of ancient history into narrative force and depicts the conflict between politics and conviction.

孤鷹の天 is an award-winning work by 澤田瞳子 that can be confirmed in book form.

This historical novel takes the Shinchogumi of the late Edo period as its subject and depicts warriors shaken by a turning point in history. Individual choices and contradictions hidden behind the organization drive the story.

新徴組 is an award-winning work by 佐藤賢一 that can be confirmed in book form.

Centered on Ojun, Katsu Kaishu's sister, this historical novel portrays men of the late Edo and Restoration era and a woman's way of living. Family, love, and political upheaval overlap with one woman's choices.

お順 勝海舟の妹と五人の男 is an award-winning work by 諸田玲子 that can be confirmed in book form.