TBS will broadcast a drama adaptation of Seicho Matsumoto's novel "Nurareta Hon" on December 17 at 9:00pm. Many of Matsumoto's other works have been adapted to drama or film, but this is the first time for "Nurareta Hon."

Yasuko Sawaguchi stars as the manager of a small publishing firm struggling to strike a deal for a manuscript from a popular author. However, she soon runs into a series of troubles, including being suspected by the police for the mysterious death of her lover, and as a result she turns to more desperate measures.

Other cast members include Masanobu Katsumura, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Mayuko Iwasa, Takehiko Ono, and Hirotaro Honda.