Across the Nightingale Floor
Every now and then a novel appears, completely unlike anything that has appeared before. Across the Nightingale Floor is such a work – a magical creation of a world beyond time.
Set in an imaginary, ancient Japanese society dominated by warring clans, Across the Nightingale Floor is a story of a boy who is suddenly plucked from his life in a remote
and peaceful village to find himself a pawn in a political scheme,
filled with treacherous warlords, rivalry – and the intensity of first
love. In a culture ruled by codes of honor and formal rituals, Takeo
must look inside himself to discover the powers that will enable him to
fulfill his destiny.
A work of transcendent storytelling with an appeal that crosses genres, genders, and generations, Across the Nightingale Floor is a rich and brilliantly constructed tale, mythic in its themes and
epic in its vision. It is poised to become the most captivating novel
of the year.
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Lian Hearn
Lian Hearn's real name is Gillian Rubinstein (born 1942 in England). Rubinstein studied modern languages at Oxford University and worked as a film critic and arts editor in London before settling in Australia. A lifelong interest in Japan led to the study of the Japanese language, many trips to Japan, and culminated in the Tales of the Otori series.
Tales of the Otori
Tales of the Otori consists of four primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
