Woman's Hour Drama

Robert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan. Within the palace walls, a series of disturbing crimes throws the court into confusion and unrest. Sei Shonagon's brilliance and wit is called upon for more than her Empress's amusement. Shonagon ...... Ruth Gemmell Narimasa ...... John Rowe Empress ...... Laura Rees Tadanobu ...... Benedict Cumberbatch Saisho ...... Caroline Martin Emperor ...... Richard Madden Yukinari ...... Mark Bazeley.