Laura Joh Rowland Books in Order

Laura Joh Rowland, a descendant of Chinese and Korean immigrants, brings a unique cultural perspective to her writing. A Michigan native, she earned her degrees from the University of Michigan, completing a B.S. in microbiology and a Master of Public Health. Rowland's diverse background and academic achievements have informed her career as a chemist, microbiologist, sanitary inspector, and quality engineer. Her experiences in these roles have instilled in her a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the intricacies of science. Now residing in New Orleans with her husband, Rowland continues to draw inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and the vibrant city that surrounds her, infusing her writing with the diversity and complexity that has always characterized her life and work.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Laura Joh Rowland

  • #1
    Shinju(1994)
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  • #2
    Bundori(1996)
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  • #3
    The Way of the Traitor(1997)
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  • #4
    The Concubine's Tattoo(1998)
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  • #5
    The Samurai's Wife(2000)
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  • #6
    Black Lotus(2001)
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  • #7
    The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria(2002)
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  • #8
    The Dragon King's Palace(2003)
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  • #9
    The Perfumed Sleeve(2004)
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  • #10
    The Assassin's Touch(2005)
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  • #11
    Red Chrysanthemum(2006)
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  • #12
    The Snow Empress(2007)
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  • #13
    The Fire Kimono(2008)
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  • #14
    The Cloud Pavilion(2009)
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  • #15
    The Ronin's Mistress(2011)
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  • #16
    The Incense Game(2012)
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  • #17
    The Shogun's Daughter(2013)
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  • #18
    The Iris Fan(2014)
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  • #1
    The Secret Adventures of Charlotte Brontë(2008)
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  • #2
    Bedlam: The Further Secret Adventures of Charlotte Brontë(2010)
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  • #1
    The Ripper's Shadow(2017)
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  • #2
    A Mortal Likeness(2018)
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  • #3
    The Hangman's Secret(2019)
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  • #4
    The Woman in the Veil(2020)
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  • #5
    Portrait of Peril(2021)
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  • #6
    Garden of Sins(2022)
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  • #7
    River of Fallen Angels(2023)
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About Laura Joh Rowland

Laura Joh Rowland, a descendant of Chinese and Korean immigrants, brings a unique cultural perspective to her writing. A Michigan native, she earned her degrees from the University of Michigan, completing a B.S. in microbiology and a Master of Public Health. Rowland's diverse background and academic achievements have informed her career as a chemist, microbiologist, sanitary inspector, and quality engineer. Her experiences in these roles have instilled in her a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the intricacies of science. Now residing in New Orleans with her husband, Rowland continues to draw inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and the vibrant city that surrounds her, infusing her writing with the diversity and complexity that has always characterized her life and work.

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