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  • Brilliance of the Moon

  • Tales of the Otori, Book 3
  • By: Lian Hearn
  • Narrated by: Aiko Nakasone, Kevin Gray
  • Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (131 ratings)

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Brilliance of the Moon

By: Lian Hearn
Narrated by: Aiko Nakasone, Kevin Gray
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Summary

The third title in the compelling Tales of the Otori - the story that began with Across the Nightingale Floor and Grass for his Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn is an epic tale of love, power and destiny, set in a mythical world inspired by feudal Japan.

Takeo and the exquisite Kaede, still only teenagers, are now married, but the implacable forces of destiny that rule their lives tear them apart. Takeo, a battle-hardened warrior at the head of an army fighting for his Otori birthright, finds his courage and leadership forged in the fire of bloodshed and sacrifice while his legendary magical powers are tested to their limits against the invisible assassins of the Tribe. Kaede, determined to reclaim her own lands, is treacherously betrayed and forced into marriage. Their love will survive until death - but death, in this savage, beautiful world, is always only a moment away.

©2004 Lian Hearn (P)2004 HighBridge Audio
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Such a beautiful story

A beautifully written story, it captivates me every time I read it. Listening to the story for the first time has been a real treat and I've completed the trilogy within a week! I'm hoping the prequel and sequel have the same narrators.

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Fantastic!

excellent series
would recomend to anyone who is a fan of fantasy or the fuedal japanese setting

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Love it

Great story well read. Beautifully written with interesting characters you really care about. Going to read the next book as i need to know what happens.

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