A portrait of Princess Masako, the Harvard- and Oxford-educated woman who sacrificed her career as a diplomat to marry Crown Prince Naruhito, offers a look into the mysterious world of Japan's imperial family.

The men in black -- Daddy's girl -- Mummy's boy ; The last emperor -- Magna cum laude -- The dreaming spires ; By Royal appointment -- The pledge -- Heir unapparent -- The hand of God -- The black dog -- No happy ending.