In the early twentieth century, young Hanako leaves Japan for England in the hopes of becoming a novelist. Things don't work out, so she finds work instead as the personal maid to Alice Douglas, a noblewoman. Alice agrees, on the condition that Hanako kill her. Hanako tries to find out why Alice is so sad in life, and as they grow closer their relationship changes.
General Note
Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left.
Translation of: Sayonara rozu gaden.