Heaven's Net Is Wide (Tales of the Otori) - Hardcover

Lian Hearn; Aka Gillian Rubinstein

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159448953X ISBN 13: 9781594489532

Publisher: Riverhead Books, 2007

Synopsis

A first installment in a three-part prequel to Across the Nightingale Floor follows the story of spiritual mentor Lord Otori Shigeru, who receives warrior training, forges a relationship with a tribe of mysterious assassins, and meets the Lady Maruyama.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Heaven's Net is Wide is the new beginning to the celebrated Tales of the Otori, the prequel that reveals the full story of Lord Otori Shigeru—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 Clan—and their ruthless, scheming warlord, lida Sadamu—fate appears to have some difficult lessons in store for Shigeru.

Heaven's Net is Wide is 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 is the pseudonym for a writer who was born in England and later settled in Australia, and who has a lifelong interest in Japan, has lived there, and speaks Japanese.

About this edition

• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 159448953X
• ISBN 13: 9781594489532
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 484