Sano Ichiro Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sano Ichiro books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Shinju
Buy on Amazon1994
Bundori
Buy on Amazon1996
The Way of the Traitor
Buy on Amazon1997
The Concubine's Tattoo
Buy on Amazon1998
The Samurai's Wife
Buy on Amazon2000
Black Lotus
Buy on Amazon2001
The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria
Buy on Amazon2002
The Dragon King's Palace
Buy on Amazon2003
The Perfumed Sleeve
Buy on Amazon2004
The Assassin's Touch
Buy on Amazon2005
Red Chrysanthemum
Buy on Amazon2006
The Snow Empress
Buy on Amazon2007
The Fire Kimono
Buy on Amazon2008
The Cloud Pavilion
Buy on Amazon2009
The Ronin's Mistress
Buy on Amazon2011
The Incense Game
Buy on Amazon2012
The Shogun's Daughter
Buy on Amazon2013
The Iris Fan
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Sano Ichiro series is publication order: 1. Shinju (1994), 2. Bundori (1996), 3. The Way of the Traitor (1997), 4. The Concubine's Tattoo (1998), 5. The Samurai's Wife (2000), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Sano Ichiro series by Laura Joh Rowland contains 18 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Sano Ichiro series is written by Laura Joh Rowland. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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