Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the epic #1 Sunday Times bestseller'Family feuds, political savagery and complex characters on both sides of an epic, unfolding war . . . I loved it' Nicholas Eames'A sprawling, complex fantasy epic that builds toward a brutal finale'Fonda Lee Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father's failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family's lands and honour at any cost. Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen's life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her.As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future . . .But vengeance demands a bloody price.Debut author A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure'The Book of Fallen Leaves is lyrically told, rife with history and political intrigue . . . a book that is both vast and intimate - with battles that leap off the page and characters who yearn to do what's right'Andrea Stewart

Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the epic #1 Sunday Times bestseller'Family feuds, political savagery and complex characters on both sides of an epic, unfolding war . . . I loved it' Nicholas Eames'A sprawling, complex fantasy epic that builds toward a brutal finale'Fonda Lee Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father's failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family's lands and honour at any cost. Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen's life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her.As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future . . .But vengeance demands a bloody price.Debut author A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure'The Book of Fallen Leaves is lyrically told, rife with history and political intrigue . . . a book that is both vast and intimate - with battles that leap off the page and characters who yearn to do what's right'Andrea Stewart

Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the epic #1 Sunday Times bestseller

''Family feuds, political savagery and complex characters on both sides of an epic, unfolding war . . . I loved it'' Nicholas Eames''A sprawling, complex fantasy epic that builds toward a brutal finale''Fonda Lee Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father''s failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family''s lands and honour at any cost. Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen''s life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her.As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future . . .But vengeance demands a bloody price.Debut author A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure''The Book of Fallen Leaves is lyrically told, rife with history and political intrigue . . . a book that is both vast and intimate - with battles that leap off the page and characters who yearn to do what''s right''Andrea Stewart

Das Fantasy-Ereignis des Jahres: Shogun meets Game of Thrones!Seine Blutsbande werden einen Krieg entfachenIhre Seele spricht mit den GotternIhr Bund kann ein Imperium zum Einsturz bringenIm Mittelpunkt dieses machtvollen, von Ehrgeiz, Rache und Opferbereitschaft gepragten Fantasy-Epos stehen unverwechselbare Protagonisten, ein atemberaubendes Worldbuilding und vor allem ein gro es Abenteuer. Ein Held und eine Heldin stellen sich dem Kampf mit den hinterhaltigsten Clans und gefahrlichsten Damonen. Sen Hoshiakari hat alles verloren, in der Nacht, als die Rebellion seines Vaters scheiterte und seine gesamte Familie ermordet wurde. Der Prinz dieses ehemals so machtigen Clans wird ins Exil verbannt. Seines Geburtsrechtes beraubt, ist Sen fest dazu entschlossen, die Landereien seiner Vorfahren zuruckzugewinnen und ihre Ehre wiederherzustellen, und das um jeden Preis. Mit ihm auf seiner gefahrvollen Reise ist Rui ein Bauernmadchen. Sie hat Sens Leben gerettet, in der Nacht, als seine Familie ermordet wurde. Gleichwohl ist sie eine Getriebene und unsicher, welchen Platz sie in der Welt einnehmen wird. Und sie hat noch keine Ahnung, was die Gotter mit ihr vorhaben. Wahrend ein Burgerkrieg das Land ins Chaos sturzt, erwachen alte Damonen, die Rache an allem nehmen wollen, was lebt. Sen und Rui sind entschlossen, fur sich und ihre Vorfahren zu kampfen, sie konnen aber noch nicht wissen, welch blutigen Preis dies von ihnen fordern wird.

Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the epic #1 Sunday Times bestseller'Family feuds, political savagery and complex characters on both sides of an epic, unfolding war . . . I loved it' Nicholas Eames'A sprawling, complex fantasy epic that builds toward a brutal finale'Fonda Lee Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father's failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family's lands and honour at any cost. Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen's life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her.As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future . . .But vengeance demands a bloody price.Debut author A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure'The Book of Fallen Leaves is lyrically told, rife with history and political intrigue . . . a book that is both vast and intimate - with battles that leap off the page and characters who yearn to do what's right'Andrea Stewart

Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the epic #1 Sunday Times bestseller'Family feuds, political savagery and complex characters on both sides of an epic, unfolding war . . . I loved it' Nicholas Eames'A sprawling, complex fantasy epic that builds toward a brutal finale'Fonda Lee Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father's failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family's lands and honour at any cost. Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen's life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her.As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future . . .But vengeance demands a bloody price.Debut author A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure'The Book of Fallen Leaves is lyrically told, rife with history and political intrigue . . . a book that is both vast and intimate - with battles that leap off the page and characters who yearn to do what's right'Andrea Stewart

Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the epic #1 Sunday Times bestseller

''Family feuds, political savagery and complex characters on both sides of an epic, unfolding war . . . I loved it'' Nicholas Eames''A sprawling, complex fantasy epic that builds toward a brutal finale''Fonda Lee Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father''s failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family''s lands and honour at any cost. Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen''s life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her.As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future . . .But vengeance demands a bloody price.Debut author A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure''The Book of Fallen Leaves is lyrically told, rife with history and political intrigue . . . a book that is both vast and intimate - with battles that leap off the page and characters who yearn to do what''s right''Andrea Stewart

Das Fantasy-Ereignis des Jahres: Shogun meets Game of Thrones!Seine Blutsbande werden einen Krieg entfachenIhre Seele spricht mit den GotternIhr Bund kann ein Imperium zum Einsturz bringenIm Mittelpunkt dieses machtvollen, von Ehrgeiz, Rache und Opferbereitschaft gepragten Fantasy-Epos stehen unverwechselbare Protagonisten, ein atemberaubendes Worldbuilding und vor allem ein gro es Abenteuer. Ein Held und eine Heldin stellen sich dem Kampf mit den hinterhaltigsten Clans und gefahrlichsten Damonen. Sen Hoshiakari hat alles verloren, in der Nacht, als die Rebellion seines Vaters scheiterte und seine gesamte Familie ermordet wurde. Der Prinz dieses ehemals so machtigen Clans wird ins Exil verbannt. Seines Geburtsrechtes beraubt, ist Sen fest dazu entschlossen, die Landereien seiner Vorfahren zuruckzugewinnen und ihre Ehre wiederherzustellen, und das um jeden Preis. Mit ihm auf seiner gefahrvollen Reise ist Rui ein Bauernmadchen. Sie hat Sens Leben gerettet, in der Nacht, als seine Familie ermordet wurde. Gleichwohl ist sie eine Getriebene und unsicher, welchen Platz sie in der Welt einnehmen wird. Und sie hat noch keine Ahnung, was die Gotter mit ihr vorhaben. Wahrend ein Burgerkrieg das Land ins Chaos sturzt, erwachen alte Damonen, die Rache an allem nehmen wollen, was lebt. Sen und Rui sind entschlossen, fur sich und ihre Vorfahren zu kampfen, sie konnen aber noch nicht wissen, welch blutigen Preis dies von ihnen fordern wird.