Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn
In the final installment of the Tales of the Otori, the young Takeo meets his destiny, fulfilling the prophesy: You were born into the Hidden, but your life . . . is no longer your own.The stage is set: Takeo and his new bride Kaede are on the brink of starting a war to reclaim the lands that are her rightful claim by birth, with a thousand loyal warriors by their side. But much more is at stake, with Takeo sworn to avenge the death of his adoptive father. Kaede, a not-at-all helpless damsel, has also cast a first stone by renouncing the powerful Lord Fujiwara, who considers her his first wife.An imaginary feudal Japan is vividly reconstructed in this magical tale filled with clan rivalries, supernatural powers, shadowy tribes, and true love. Lian Hearn's epic fantasy of a conflict-ridden, mystical world has enraptured fans around the world, thanks to many complex mysteries, fascinating characters, and a riveting buildup to the dazzling finale.
Lian Hearn is creating an imaginary world every bit as absorbing as Middle Earth and Hogwarts. . This is the same mysterious oriental landscape that beguiled Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon audiences. * Guardian *
Quite simply the best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense since Philip Pullman. * Independent on Sunday *
Quite simply the best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense since Philip Pullman. * Independent on Sunday *
Lian Hearn studied modern languages at Oxford University and worked as a film critic and arts editor in London before settling in Australia. A lifelong interest in Japan led to the study of the Japanese language, many trips to Japan, and culminated in the writing of the Tales of the Otori series.
In addition to her bestselling Tales of the Otori series, she is also the author of the astonishing prequel duology The Tale of Shikanoko: Emperor of the Eight Islands and Lord of the Darkwood.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781509837823 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509837825 |
| Title | Brilliance of the Moon |
| Author | Lian Hearn |
| Series | Tales Of The Otori |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2017-01-12 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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