Arthur Golden in Memoirs of a Geisha, presents exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan’s most celebrated geisha. We enter a world where appearances are paramount where a girl’s virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men; and where love is scorned as illusion. It is a triumphant work of fiction-at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful, and completely unforgettable.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, Mass Market Paperback 503 pages £11.99.