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Lord of the Darkwood
Tale of the Shikanoko (Related to this series)
- Author
- Lian Hearn
- Narrator
- Neil Shah
- Publisher
- Highbridge Company
- Publish Date
- 9 August 2016
- Run Time
- 5 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Fantasy
What to expect
The Spider Tribe, spurned by their guardian, explore the extent of their powers and ruthless ambitions . . .
Hina, who alone knows the whereabouts of the true emperor, has to forge a new identity of her own. No one must ever know that she is Kiyoyori's daughter . . .
As the traditional powers navigate weakness and disarray, old spirits and new figures enter the epic battle for the Lotus Throne . . .
In Lord of the Darkwood, the major players of The Tale of Shikanoko are forced to deal with the consequences—expected and unexpected alike—of their past reckless actions. Each of them strives to achieve their destiny, but so far the paths they have followed seem to have done nothing but provoke Heaven's displeasure.
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Details
- Author
- Lian Hearn
- Narrator
- Neil Shah
- Duration
- 5 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 August 2016
- ISBN
- 9781681681573
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Highbridge Company
- Genre
- Fantasy
Synopsis
Shikanoko, at what should be a warrior's hour of greatest triumph, turns his back on those around him, in mourning for a secret love . . .The Spider Tribe, spurned by their guardian, explore the extent of their powers and ruthless ambitions . . .Hina, who alone knows the whereabouts of the true emperor, has to forge a new identity of her own. No one must ever know that she is Kiyoyori's daughter . . .As the traditional powers navigate weakness and disarray, old spirits and new figures enter the epic battle for the Lotus Throne . . .In Lord of the Darkwood, the major players of The Tale of Shikanoko are forced to deal with the consequences—expected and unexpected alike—of their past reckless actions. Each of them strives to achieve their destiny, but so far the paths they have followed seem to have done nothing but provoke Heaven's displeasure.
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