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The Harsh Cry of the Heron Tales of the Otori by Lian Hearn

The Harsh Cry of the Heron Tales of the Otori by Lian Hearn

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The Harsh Cry of the Heron

Tales of the Otori

by Lian Hearn

Hachette, 2006, [First Edition], ISBN 9780733621260, marbled endpapers, hardcover, dustjacket

Near Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, no inscriptions (see photographs)

“Lord Otori Takeo and his consort Kaede have ruled for over sixteen years.  The Three Countries are rich, peaceful and prosperous.  The sacred birds, the hounou, nest at Terayama and a fabled creature, the kirin, has appeared on their shores.  Heaven seems to smile on them.  Yet their very success has attracted the attention of the distant Emperor and his general, the warlord Saga Hideki, who covet all the wealth of the Three Countries, especially Takeo’s heir, his eldest daughter, Shigeko, now of marriageable age.”

 

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