The confessions of one of Japan’s most celebrated geisha.

Is love scorned as illusion? Arthur Golden’s debut novel explores a world where appearances are paramount and the role of women and how they were treated in the 1920s in Japan is explored. An unforgettable and suspenseful work of fiction. Join our hosts as they delve into Golden’s world-class bestseller, and how it has inspired many and raised questions that have haunted generations.

Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore the extraordinary story of a geisha girl. Golden’s work explores some of Japan’s most dramatic history, delving into a world of enchantment, eroticism and exploitation. After exploring the pages of this book, readers will be able to experience another culture, a different time and get more details about an extraordinary way of life.