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Emperor of the Eight Islands

Books | Fiction / Fantasy / Epic

3.8
Lian Hearn
Japanese mythology comes to life in this “magically seductive” fantasy series debut of an orphan with mysterious power—and an empire descending into war (Kirkus Reviews).A future lord is dispossessed of his birthright by a scheming uncle. Left for dead, he finds a new path thanks to a mountain sorcerer—and a mask imbued with the spirit of a great stag. Meanwhile, a dying emperor makes a desperate decree to stop his rival sons from instigating a costly war. But his meddling will only lead to more mistrust, betrayal, and violence.As destiny weaves its rich tapestry, a compelling drama plays out against a background of wild forests, elegant castles, hidden temples, and savage battlefields. This is the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn’s imagination, where animal spirits clash with warriors and children navigate a landscape as serene as it is deadly.
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Author
Lian Hearn
Pages
274
Publisher
Macmillan + ORM
Published Date
2016-04-26
ISBN
0374715017 9780374715014

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