
Across the Nightingale Floor, Episode 1: The Sword of the Warrior
by:
Lian Hearn
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0142403245
ISBN 13: 9780142403242
Publication date:
May 5th, 2005
Publisher: Firebird
Pages: 193
Genres: Science Fiction
In a land steeped in tradition and marked by the tension between warlords, the story unfolds within the shadowy walls of the black fortress of Inuyama. The formidable warlord, Iida Sadamu, stands tall as he surveys his renowned nightingale floor, a marvel of engineering designed to alert him of any intruders. This is a world where power struggles shape destinies and secrecy lies in every shadow, with loyalty and betrayal dancing a delicate waltz.
As unseen forces converge, the lives of the characters become entangled, each driven by ambition and the desire for survival. Amidst the shifting allegiances and the ever-looming threat of violence, they must navigate a landscape fraught with danger and intrigue. Friendships will be tested, and hearts will be broken as they face the harsh realities of a world ruled by swords and strategy, setting the stage for an epic saga of honor and retribution.
As unseen forces converge, the lives of the characters become entangled, each driven by ambition and the desire for survival. Amidst the shifting allegiances and the ever-looming threat of violence, they must navigate a landscape fraught with danger and intrigue. Friendships will be tested, and hearts will be broken as they face the harsh realities of a world ruled by swords and strategy, setting the stage for an epic saga of honor and retribution.