The Harsh Cry Of The Heron - Tales of the Otori Series #4

Hodder, Australia, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Hardcover. 718 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hodder, Australia, 2006. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of dust jacket have moderate bumping, superficial wear and minor chips and/or tears. . Page edges are mildly foxed and slightly soiled. Pages are reasonably tanned and lightly creased. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The epic conclusion to the bestselling Tales of the Otori-"one of the most thrilling new series of our time."* "The Harsh Cry of the Heron" is the rich and stirring finale to a series whose imaginative vision has enthralled millions of readers worldwide, and an extraordinary novel that stands as a thrilling achievement in its own right. A dazzling epic of warfare and sacrifice, passionate revenge, treacherous betrayal, and unconquerable love, "The Harsh Cry of the Heron" takes the storytelling achievement of Hearn's fantastic medieval Japanese world to startling new heights of drama and action. Fifteen years of peace and prosperity under the rule of Lord Otori Takeo and his wife Kaede is threatened by a rogue network of assassins, the resurgence of old rivalries, the arrival of foreigners bearing new weapons and religion, and an unfulfilled prophecy that Lord Takeo will die at the hand of a member of his own family. "The Harsh Cry of the Heron" is the ultimate conclusion to the Tales of the Otori series that both completes the characters' lives and brilliantly illuminates unexpected aspects of the entire Otori saga. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0733621260. ISBN/EAN: 9780733621260. Inventory No: 17030095.. 9780733621260