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Set in twelfth-century Japan during the rise of the Shogun era, the narrative follows the conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans for control over the Cloistered Emperor. The story centers on Yoshitsuné, the youngest of three Minamoto brothers, as he reunites with his siblings to avenge their father's death. Trained by warlike monks, he becomes a skilled warrior and engages in espionage and romance. His journey unfolds against the backdrop of court intrigue, where the emperor navigates his precarious position among powerful lords.
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The Sword of Hachiman, Lynn Guest
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Sword of Hachiman
- Subtitle
- A Novel of Early Japan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lynn Guest
- Publisher
- Romaunce Books
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 372
- ISBN13
- 9781861519559
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in twelfth-century Japan during the rise of the Shogun era, the narrative follows the conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans for control over the Cloistered Emperor. The story centers on Yoshitsuné, the youngest of three Minamoto brothers, as he reunites with his siblings to avenge their father's death. Trained by warlike monks, he becomes a skilled warrior and engages in espionage and romance. His journey unfolds against the backdrop of court intrigue, where the emperor navigates his precarious position among powerful lords.