The Pillow Book

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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the writings of Sei Shonagon, a poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress of the 10th-century Japanese court.

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Ruth Gemmell

Cal MacAninch

Laura Rees

Paul Ready

Jessica Hardwick

Robert Forrest

Lu Kemp

The Pillow Book: Series 7: Episode 1

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A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.

Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan. In a labyrinth of caves, the Emperor and Yukinari find themselves at the mercy of wolves.

Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return for a seventh series of the popular mystery series the Pillow Book, set in 10th Century Japan.
 
Yukinari has taken the Emperor to see a natural wonder - an underground cave sparkling with a thousand diamonds. But these are not diamonds, they crumble at the touch, and these caves are patrolled by a pack of wolves. A pack of wolves and their strange, un-wolf-like leader.
 
Inspired by the writings of Sei Shonagon, a poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress of the 10th Century Japanese court.

Written by Robert Forrest.

Shonagon...Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari...Cal Macaninch
Empress...Laura Rees
Emperor...Paul Ready
Uzume...Jessica Hardwick

Directed by Lu Kemp.

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The Pillow Book: Series 7

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By Robert Forrest. Mystery thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

By Robert Forrest. Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return for a new mystery set in 10th-century Japan.

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