Across the Nightingale Floor

Set in a mythical feudal Japan, Lian Hearn's Across the Nightingale Floor weaves an intense love story amidst warring clans and secret alliances. The novel follows sixteen-year-old Otori Takeo, who, possessing magical skills from the Tribe, seeks revenge against the warlord Iida Sadamu, whose warriors murdered his family. With themes of honor, love, and suspense, this epic tale captivates readers of all ages and marks the beginning of the Tales of the Otori series.