by Lian Hearn · Riverhead Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781594482571
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«The Harsh Cry of the Heron» is the historical fantasy novel by Lian Hearn, published by Riverhead Books in hardcover (592 pages, in English).
Conclusion of the Tales of the Otori saga, set in a fantasy medieval Japan. After fifteen years of peace under the rule of Lord Otori Takeo and his wife Kaede, a network of assassins, old rivalries, the arrival of foreigners with new weapons and religion, and the prophecy that Takeo will die at the hands of a member of his own family threaten his kingdom.
Fourth novel in the Tales of the Otori saga, nominated for the Australian Book Industry Award 2007 in the General Fiction category.
For adult readers of epic fantasy and historical fiction set in feudal Japan.
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.
