Under the Cherry Blossom by Maya Healy

Under the Cherry Blossom by Maya Healy

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'I once knew little of danger, and nothing of death.' Kimi and Hana's lives of luxury are torn apart with the murder of their family. They must hide as servants and find a way to avenge their father's death. Then the rumours start. Perhaps they weren't the only survivors? What secret will they find beneath the cherry blossoms?

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Under the Cherry Blossom by Maya Healy

In book one of this thrilling quartet, Hana and Kimi are delighted when their heroic uncle, Hidehira, arrives at their palace, along with his dashing army of Samurai soldiers. He is their father's right hand man, a guardian and protector who helps him govern the land on behalf of the Shogun. So when Hidehira and his army slaughter their father and elder brothers, it is a harrowing betrayal. As the palace burns around them, Hana and Kimi have to fight for their very survival. Now the whole country is searching for them - and anyone who helps them will be put to death. The girls must disguise themselves and find somewhere to hide, while working to avenge the brutal wrongs done to their family ...
I enjoyed the characters, and got a good picture of the relationship between the sistersThe conclusion of the book was satisfying, but leaves room for a sequel that I, for one, would be excited to see. Teens Read Too Blog
Book 2 Shadows Across the Sun Book 3 Between Heaven and Earth Book 4 Sword Against the Sky
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ISBN 13 9780192733108
ISBN 10 0192733109
Title Under the Cherry Blossom
Author Maya Healy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2012-06-05
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.