Blue Morning, Vol. 1

Downton Abbey meets Emma in this tale of tumultuous love between a butler and his young charge.

Akihito Kuze inherits the Kuze viscountship when he is a mere ten years old. His butler, Tomoyuki Katsuragi, becomes his caretaker and tutor. As he matures, Akihito finds himself relentlessly drawn to Katsuragi, frustrated by the distance the older man maintains and driven to discover the reasons why.

At only ten years of age, Akihito Kuze suddenly inherits the Kuze viscountship after his father's death. The family's capable butler, Tomoyuki Katsuragi, takes over the task of raising the boy, serving as his tutor. However, the handsome and intelligent Katsuragi, well respected even among the aristocracy, remains cool towards his charge. Akihito finds himself relentlessly drawn to Katsuragi, frustrated by the distance between them and driven to discover the reasons why.


About the Author
Shoko Hidaka's works have been published in English, French and German. Her previously published English-language releases include Restart and Not Enough Time. She was born an Aries on March 31st in Tokyo and has an A blood type.