Claire Youmans first went to Japan in 1992 and was immediately captivated.  After years of travel and study, she continues to be charmed and amazed by a fascinating history and a culture that's both endearingly quirky and entirely unique. She is a retired lawyer who now lives in Tokyo. Her family, including her daughter and two grandsons, live in Seattle, USA.

In 2014, she started Tales of the Meiji Era with The Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy's unparalleled blend of historical fantasy in the first book of the series, Coming Home.  She continues exploring the combination of history and folklore to share her love and fascination with a very different country and culture. 

Exciting adventures continue to unfold in this delightful fantastical yet historical world as social and political changes expand, technology explodes, and two very unusual children grow up.  



The Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy

The Dragon King's voice knocked Yuta clear out of his floor chair.


"Your majesty?" he said cautiously, using his mental voice. "That was too strong. Please give me time to get outside. How are the children?" Yuta ran out of his study to the open space in front of the house that overlooked the village on the river. He was so worried about the children!


"Safe and working well together," The Dragon King said, softly now that he had Yuta's attention. He quickly filled Yuta in. "They are saving many lives while Renko-chan's mother and I treat with the leader of the Umi-bozu who attacked Shota-san's boat," the Dragon King concluded.


"Renko-san's mother?" Yuta could barely breathe for dismay. Another dragon? This one a Queen from another land?


Chapter 74