She was born in a fishing village with nothing but unusual eyes and a tide of misfortune at her back.
At nine years old, Sayuri is sold to a Kyoto geisha house, where beauty is a weapon and survival means mastering the art of illusion. From the precise tilt of a wrist to the orchestration of desire, she’s trained to captivate. But grace has a price and rivals are everywhere.
As she transforms into one of Japan’s most sought-after geisha, Sayuri must navigate a world ruled by tradition, secrets, and sacrifice. Beneath the silken façade, love remains a dangerous luxury she’s told she cannot afford.
Yet even in a world that commodifies beauty, one woman’s voice still finds its way through.
