Johnson, Kij

"... staunch Mole, sociable Water Rat, severe Badger, and troublesome and ebullient Toad of Toad Hall are joined by a young mole lady, Beryl, and her dear friend, Rabbit. There are adventures, kidnappings, lost letters, and family secrets"--.

Yoshifuji, exiled from the Japanese court, returns to his estate and becomes fascinated with foxes which his wife knows are harbingers of danger.