by Lian Hearn · Alfaguara · tapa dura · ISBN 9788420465371
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«El suelo del ruiseñor» is the first novel in the «Leyendas de los Otori» saga, by Lian Hearn, published by Alfaguara in hardcover (312 pages, in Spanish).
Takeo, a young man of the Hidden clan, watches his village annihilated and flees. He is rescued by Shigeru, lord of the Otori, who takes him in and prepares him for an uncertain destiny. Amid clan conspiracies, spies and assassins, Takeo discovers his extraordinary powers and a forbidden love in a world inspired by feudal Japan.
First installment of «Leyendas de los Otori»; the original English title, «Across the Nightingale Floor», was published in 2002.
For readers of young adult and historical fantasy who enjoy plots of samurai, feuding clans and romance.
Gillian Rubinstein is an English-born children's author and playwright. Born in Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, Rubinstein split her childhood between England and Nigeria, moving to Australia in 1973. As well as eight plays, numerous short stories and articles, she has written over 30 books. Her award-winning and hugely popular 1986 debut Space Demons introduced the themes of growing up and fantasy worlds which emerge often in her other writings. Books such as At Ardilla, Foxspell and Galax-Arena all received critical acclaim and multiple awards.
