"Red River" ,「天は赤い河のほとり」is a shoujo historic manga set in the ancient bronze age Hittite Emprie of Anatolia (modern day Türkiye) that was drawn back in the 1990s by Chie Shinohara 「篠原千絵」.

We'll be reading the first 3 omnibus editions (or 3-in-1) editions so if you have older editions or the regular Japanese Tankoubon it will be 9 volumes.

Modern teenager Yuri Suzuki is suddenly dragged through a puddle by dark magic and transported back in time to the ancient Hittite Empire. She quickly learns she was summoned by the treacherous Queen Nakia, who wants to use Yuri’s blood in a human sacrifice to curse the heirs to the throne.
To survive, Yuri must rely on her wits and the protection of Prince Kail, a charming commander who introduces her to the court as his concubine to keep her safe. As Yuri navigates deadly political conspiracies, assassination attempts, and the brewing wars of the ancient Near East, she begins to transform from a helpless modern girl into a powerful political figure. Will Yuri find a way back to the 20th century, or will her growing bond with Kail chain her to the ancient world forever?

Join us as we take a look at an iseikai shoujo historic fiction before iseikai became a common and formulaic genre in the anime and manga world.

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Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays at Goblin Market (and on Discord) to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed!