The Tragic Memoir of Prince Katsu Shibayama: The life and times of a British Gentleman from Japan

A prince torn between two worlds faces a war that demands more than courage—it demands the impossible choice between duty and conscience.

A prince divided by duty. A world at war. A choice that could cost him everything.

Prince Katsu Shibayama has always lived between two worlds. Raised in Japan’s imperial court yet drawn to the culture of Britain, he carries both traditions in his heart. As a young man, he serves honorably in the Royal Navy during World War I—but the next great war forces hi...