Tales of the Otori

In the magnificent and ancient Japan, where cruelty and familial rituals intertwine, begins the story of Takeo. Takeo is torn from his peaceful life when his village is brutally destroyed by the warriors of the villainous Lord Iida. Orphaned and homeless, the sole survivor of the massacre, Takeo is saved by a noble knight who emerges from nowhere and adopts him, introducing him to the legendary Otori Clan. The young man must face hatred and intrigue, passions and betrayals, until he becomes the central pawn in a conspiracy orchestrated by the feuding warlords. But by harnessing the supernatural powers he discovers within himself, Takeo manages to find his own path in the world and, for the first time, encounters true love in the form of the beautiful and courageous Kaede. No mercy is shown to the two lovers who refuse to relinquish the purity of their love, their loyalty, and their nobility of spirit, even though they know they are going against the yoke of tradition. Startling prophecies, duels, and bloodied banners make for a remarkable and imaginative novel, an epic and enchanted creation that has enjoyed great international success.

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