Lord of the Darkwood
26 January 2017Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
Against a background of wild forest, elegant castles, hidden temples and savage battlefields, the adventure that began with Emperor of the Eight Islands draws to its thrilling conclusion, in Lian Hearn's Lord of the Darkwood.
The rightful emperor is lost. Shikanoko is condemned to live, half-man and half-deer, an outlaw in the Darkwood. Yet the mighty lords who now rule the...
Details
26 January 2017336 pages
9781509812844Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Hearn continues to explore issues of fate, love, moral failure, and moral redemption through characters both archetypal and heartbreakingly believable.Kirkus Reviews
A thrilling tale of love, violence, loyalty and betrayalGuardian on Tales of the Otori
The plot is gripping and the writing is beautiful, packed with authentic, atmospheric detailDaily Mail on Tales of the Otori
The writing is extraordinary . . . Virtually pitch perfectEvening Standard on Tales of the Otori
