Emperor of the Eight Islands: Books 1 and 2 in The Tale of Shikanoko series (Tale of Shikanoko The) - Couverture souple

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. ** CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF OTORI **An ambitious warlord leaves his nephew for dead and seizes his lands.A stubborn father forces his younger son to surrender his wife to his older brother.A mysterious woman seeks five fathers for her children.A powerful priest meddles in the succession to the Lotus Throne.These are the threads of an intricate tapestry in which the laws of destiny play out against a backdrop of wild forest, elegant court, and savage battlefield. Set in a mythical medieval Japan inhabited by warriors and assassins, ghosts and guardian spirits, Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn is a brilliantly imagined novel, full of drama and intrigue - the beginning of an enthralling, epic adventure: The Tale of Shikanoko.'Brutally thrilling historical fantasy' Herald Sun'Wildly successful. Convince[s] as if being read in translation, as if Hearn is merely the medium for some lost and ancient text. Much like Game of Thrones, the book can be read as political intrigue, with great strength deriving from the character studies. Nobody is black or white, rather shades of grey' The Age'Moves onwards with the narrative force of a flood. It is easy to let the book sweep the reader away, to engage with strange events. very compelling characters [and] huge imaginative vitality' Sydney Morning Herald'The action comes thick and fast . . . Compelling characters and captivating worldbuilding' Japan Times'A must-read' Aurealis'One of the great joys of genre novels is that they usually care deeply about plot, satisfying the innately human desire for story. And there is story aplenty here. The unfolding events are so fascinating, the writing so lithe and seductive. There's no need to have read Hearn's earlier Otori series, set in the same remarkable fantasy world, to enjoy this one. Indeed, her new epic seems sure to recruit a fresh legion of fans' The Saturday Paper'Stands alone for fine storytelling' West Australian'Colourful and fascinating characters' Courier MailAvailable nowLORD OF THE DARKWOOD: Books 3 and 4 in THE TALE OF SHIKANOKO.Don't miss any of the novels in the OTORI sagaACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOORGRASS FOR HIS PILLOWBRILLIANCE OF THE MOONTHE HARSH CRY OF THE HERONHEAVEN'S NET IS WIDE Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780733635267

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Emperor of the Eight Islands: The Tale of Shikanoko (Books 1 and 2)

Hearn, Lian

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Medium Softcover. Etat : Good. First Thus. Medium softcover, first thus, 406gms, 432 pages. This is an omnibus edition featuring Books 1 and 2. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. N� de r�f. du vendeur FANFIC98715

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Emperor of the Eight Islands (Paperback)

Lian Hearn

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ISBN 10 : 0733635261 ISBN 13 : 9780733635267

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. ** CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF OTORI **An ambitious warlord leaves his nephew for dead and seizes his lands.A stubborn father forces his younger son to surrender his wife to his older brother.A mysterious woman seeks five fathers for her children.A powerful priest meddles in the succession to the Lotus Throne.These are the threads of an intricate tapestry in which the laws of destiny play out against a backdrop of wild forest, elegant court, and savage battlefield. Set in a mythical medieval Japan inhabited by warriors and assassins, ghosts and guardian spirits, Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn is a brilliantly imagined novel, full of drama and intrigue - the beginning of an enthralling, epic adventure: The Tale of Shikanoko.'Brutally thrilling historical fantasy' Herald Sun'Wildly successful. Convince[s] as if being read in translation, as if Hearn is merely the medium for some lost and ancient text. Much like Game of Thrones, the book can be read as political intrigue, with great strength deriving from the character studies. Nobody is black or white, rather shades of grey' The Age'Moves onwards with the narrative force of a flood. It is easy to let the book sweep the reader away, to engage with strange events. very compelling characters [and] huge imaginative vitality' Sydney Morning Herald'The action comes thick and fast . . . Compelling characters and captivating worldbuilding' Japan Times'A must-read' Aurealis'One of the great joys of genre novels is that they usually care deeply about plot, satisfying the innately human desire for story. And there is story aplenty here. The unfolding events are so fascinating, the writing so lithe and seductive. There's no need to have read Hearn's earlier Otori series, set in the same remarkable fantasy world, to enjoy this one. Indeed, her new epic seems sure to recruit a fresh legion of fans' The Saturday Paper'Stands alone for fine storytelling' West Australian'Colourful and fascinating characters' Courier MailAvailable nowLORD OF THE DARKWOOD: Books 3 and 4 in THE TALE OF SHIKANOKO.Don't miss any of the novels in the OTORI sagaACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOORGRASS FOR HIS PILLOWBRILLIANCE OF THE MOONTHE HARSH CRY OF THE HERONHEAVEN'S NET IS WIDE Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780733635267

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Lian Hearn

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. ** CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF OTORI **An ambitious warlord leaves his nephew for dead and seizes his lands.A stubborn father forces his younger son to surrender his wife to his older brother.A mysterious woman seeks five fathers for her children.A powerful priest meddles in the succession to the Lotus Throne.These are the threads of an intricate tapestry in which the laws of destiny play out against a backdrop of wild forest, elegant court, and savage battlefield. Set in a mythical medieval Japan inhabited by warriors and assassins, ghosts and guardian spirits, Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn is a brilliantly imagined novel, full of drama and intrigue - the beginning of an enthralling, epic adventure: The Tale of Shikanoko.'Brutally thrilling historical fantasy' Herald Sun'Wildly successful. Convince[s] as if being read in translation, as if Hearn is merely the medium for some lost and ancient text. Much like Game of Thrones, the book can be read as political intrigue, with great strength deriving from the character studies. Nobody is black or white, rather shades of grey' The Age'Moves onwards with the narrative force of a flood. It is easy to let the book sweep the reader away, to engage with strange events. very compelling characters [and] huge imaginative vitality' Sydney Morning Herald'The action comes thick and fast . . . Compelling characters and captivating worldbuilding' Japan Times'A must-read' Aurealis'One of the great joys of genre novels is that they usually care deeply about plot, satisfying the innately human desire for story. And there is story aplenty here. The unfolding events are so fascinating, the writing so lithe and seductive. There's no need to have read Hearn's earlier Otori series, set in the same remarkable fantasy world, to enjoy this one. Indeed, her new epic seems sure to recruit a fresh legion of fans' The Saturday Paper'Stands alone for fine storytelling' West Australian'Colourful and fascinating characters' Courier MailAvailable nowLORD OF THE DARKWOOD: Books 3 and 4 in THE TALE OF SHIKANOKO.Don't miss any of the novels in the OTORI sagaACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOORGRASS FOR HIS PILLOWBRILLIANCE OF THE MOONTHE HARSH CRY OF THE HERONHEAVEN'S NET IS WIDE Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780733635267

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