"In 1708 Japan, Hirata, a samurai serving Lord Takarada, is enjoying his elevated status in the daimyo’s army when he finds a gift, a wooden carving of a samurai on a horse. Hirata realizes he has a secret admirer, and soon discovers Matsuda, a young archer in Takarada’s retinue, has taken a liking to him.
But Hirata isn’t ready for a relationship with a man and refuses Matsuda. When he realizes he really does love Matsuda, the archer is far away with Lord Takarada in Edo Castle, and Hirata doesn’t know when they will return.
Hirata decides to convince Matsuda he is ready, but before he can put it into action, an earthquake and a tsunami destroy the daimyo’s manor.
Is Matsuda still alive? Is it too late for love to bloom between the two men?"
The Wooden Samurai By Alex Morgan Fifth day, first month, 1708 Hirata reined in his horse at the edge of the rocky shore of the sea. His steed tossed his head and snorted, creating wisps of vapor from his nostrils in the cold air. “Easy, Tora,” he said, patting the horse’s strong neck. “We must wait for the rest of the patrol. You are too fast for the other horses.” Tora stamped the ground and laid his ears back, showing his impatience. Hirata regretted not being able to let Tora run full speed as he liked to do. The horse seemed to love the cool morning and, after being cooped up in the stables for weeks of rain and snow, was eager to stretch his powerful legs. The roads around the daimyo’s estate remained treacherous with the melting snow making the ground wet and muddy. One slip co
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