The Honorable Miss Moonlight

The Honorable Miss Moonlight, published in 1912 by Onoto Watanna (the pen name of Winnifred Eaton), is a novel set in early 20th-century Japan. It tells the story of Lord Saito Gonji, a young nobleman torn between his duty to marry Ohano, a girl chosen by his family, and his love for Moonlight, a celebrated geisha. The narrative explores themes of love, tradition, and societal expectations, highlighting the complexities of gender roles in Japanese culture during this era.