Warrior clans nursing ancient grudges. Western missionaries brandishing pistols. Beautiful geishas who are deadly ninjas. 1861 - after two centuries of isolation Japan has been forced to open its doors. Now new influences are tearing apart the old order. Japan is as unprepared for outsiders as missionaries are for samurai assassins, executions and honour killings. Genji's life is at risk. He plans his escape to the Cloud of Sparrows but the road is long and there are many places along the way for brutal samurai to attack ...
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Warrior clans nursing ancient grudges. Western missionaries brandishing pistols. Beautiful geishas who are deadly ninjas. 1861 - after two centuries of isolation Japan has been forced to open its doors. Now new influences are tearing apart the old order. Japan is as unprepared for outsiders as missionaries are for samurai assassins, executions and honour killings. Genji's life is at risk. He plans his escape to the Cloud of Sparrows but the road is long and there are many places along the way for brutal samurai to attack -The demons of the past, the treachery of the present, an uncertain future are about to collide in the most terrifying ways.
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New. Into a realm of samurai and geishas, ninjas and Zen masters comes a man and a woman from the West, and the destiny of a nation that has been closed to the outside world for 250 years is about to change forever. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: FH; FJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111 x 34. Weight in Grams: 296. 2004.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
This is a gripping novel that will transport its reader into the world of Japan at a crucial turning point in Japan's history in the 1800's. The book is about Lord Genji, a young lord who comes from a long line of prophets. The country is split on their views- start trade relations with foreigners or continue to expell them from the land. After centuries of closing the country off to outsiders this has set Japan in a state of turmoil. Genji uses his cunning to try and open the country. He has guests from America come and stay with him. From there, the story unfolds...
This book is absolutely gripping. It is nearly impossible to set it down. The words are riviting and draw you into the world of Japan. Do yourself the biggest favor you possibly could do and get this book! You will not regret it!
