Tales of the Otori
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Tales of the Otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by Gillian Rubinstein, writing under the pen name Lian Hearn, set in a fictional world based on feudal Japan. The series initially consisted of a trilogy: Across the Nightingale Floor (2002), Grass for His Pillow (2003), and Brilliance of the Moon (2004). It was followed in 2006 by a sequel, The Harsh Cry of the Heron, and in 2007 by a prequel, Heaven's Net is Wide. In 2020, two new books were published in a sequel series called Children of the Otori, Orphan Warriors and Sibling Assassins.
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Author | Lian Hearn |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Genre | Historical fantasy |
Publisher | Hachette Australia (Aus) |
Published | 2002–2007 |
Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
The books follow a young warrior named Takeo in his struggles to avenge his adoptive father, escape the legacy of his biological father, and pursue the love of his life in the midst of an enormous power struggle involving dozens of clan lords and thousands of warriors.