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Lord of the Darkwood Lian Hearn

Lord of the Darkwood By Lian Hearn

Lord of the Darkwood by Lian Hearn

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£4.80
Condition - Very Good
Out of stock
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Summary

The second and final instalment of The Tale of Shikanoko: a bold epic of a fantastical medieval Japan from the creator of the global phenomenon Tales of the Otori, Lian Hearn, whose books have sold over four million copies worldwide.

Lord of the Darkwood Summary

Lord of the Darkwood by Lian Hearn

Against a background of wild forest, elegant castles, hidden temples and savage battlefields, the adventure that began with Emperor of the Eight Islands draws to its thrilling conclusion, in Lian Hearn's Lord of the Darkwood.

The rightful emperor is lost. Shikanoko is condemned to live, half-man and half-deer, an outlaw in the Darkwood. Yet the mighty lords who now rule the Eight Islands are prey to suspicion and illness, and drought and famine choke the realm. Only Shikanoko can bring healing, by restoring the preordained ruler to the Lotus Throne. And only one person can bring him back from the Darkwood . . .

Lord of the Darkwood Reviews

Hearn continues to explore issues of fate, love, moral failure, and moral redemption through characters both archetypal and heartbreakingly believable. * Kirkus Reviews *
A thrilling tale of love, violence, loyalty and betrayal -- Guardian on Tales of the Otori
The plot is gripping and the writing is beautiful, packed with authentic, atmospheric detail -- Daily Mail on Tales of the Otori
The writing is extraordinary . . . Virtually pitch perfect -- Evening Standard on Tales of the Otori
An enthralling and original work of fantasy -- The Times on Tales of the Otori
Across the Nightingale Floor remains quite simply the best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense to have come this way since Philip Pullman -- Independent on Sunday on Tales of Otori
An original and exquisitely wrought adventure story -- Observer on Tales of the Otori
Across the Nightingale Floor was described to me by the young man in Borders bookshop as a "Japanese Harry Potter, only better". In fact, it's a different beast entirely. Much darker, much sharper, much less predictable -- Daily Telegraph on Tales of the Otori

About Lian Hearn

Lian Hearn studied modern languages at Oxford University and worked as a film critic and arts editor in London before settling in Australia. She is the author of Across the Nightingale Floor, the first in the internationally acclaimed Tales of the Otori series. Grass for His Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon, The Harsh Cry of the Heron and Heaven's Net is Wide follow.

Additional information

GOR008959493
9781509812837
1509812830
Lord of the Darkwood by Lian Hearn
Lian Hearn
The Tale of Shikanoko
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pan Macmillan
2017-07-27
400
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Lord of the Darkwood