Heaven's Net Is Wide by Lian Hearn

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The prequel to the beloved Otoritales both completes and introduces the series while standing firmly on its own, recounting a mythical, medieval world of ninjas and samurais.As Tolkien's The Silmarillionis to The Lord of the Rings, Lian Hearn's Heaven's Net Is Wideis the backstory fans have been yearning for.Set before the Tales of the Otoribegins, Heaven's Netrecounts the life of Lord Otori Shigeru, the series' spiritual warrior-godfather and adoptive father of the Tales'Takeo. We learn about Shigeru's training in the ways of the warrior and feudal lord; his relationship with the Tribe of mysteriously powerful assassins; his fateful meeting with Lady Maruyama, who would become his secret lover; the battle of Yaegahara, where his father is killed; and other turning points that shaped the Tales. The first four volumes gave us only glimpses. Now we are treated to rich detail and more of Hearn's fantastical Japanese world.Gripping and bewitching, Heaven's Netis a new beginning and a grand finale; a story of monumental battles, supreme loyalty, triumphant love, and heartbreak. It ends just before Across the Nightingale Floorbegins, bringing the Otoriepic full circle. Heaven's Net is Wideis the new beginning to the celebrated Tales of the Otori, the prequel that reveals the full story of Lord Otori Shigeruandmdash;the figure who has presided in both life and death over the entire series, the man who represents the true spirit of the Otori Clan.As the story opens, the young Shigeru, heir to the clan, is eager to assert his authority and to face down treachery from within his own family and hostility from the far corners of the Three Countries. As his youthful determination pushes the Otori inexorably toward war with the rival Tohan Clanandmdash;and their ruthless, scheming warlord, lida Sadamuandmdash;fate appears to have some difficult lessons in store for Shigeru. Heaven's Net is Wideis the first and last Tale, which both introduces the strange and beautiful world of the Otori and closes the circle. Set in a mythical, medieval Japan, this epic historical fantasy is a story of revenge and betrayal, honor and loyalty, beauty, passion, and the overwhelming power of love.
About the Author: LIAN HEARN was born in England, currently lives in Australia, and has had a lifelong interest in Japan.

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Heaven's Net Is Wide by Lian Hearn