Memoirs of a Geisha

Written by Arthur Golden

A young girl sold to a geisha house navigates intrigue and war to find her destiny.

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503 pages· 800L· AR ~5.1

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In 1929, young Chiyo is sold to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district. As she transforms into Sayuri, she must master the art of being a geisha amidst rivalries and war. With her unique blue-grey eyes, Sayuri captivates and survives in a world of beauty and deception. Will she find freedom or remain ensnared in the life she never chose? Her journey through the complexities of love, ambition, and survival unfolds in a tale as intricate as the kimono she wears.

From the publisher

Golden’s internationally bestselling literary tour de force is now the subject of Columbia Picture/DreamWorks’s film adaptation, starring Ziyi Zhang (House of Flying Daggers) and directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), set for nationwide release on December 9.

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