Brilliance of the Moon

In "Brilliance of the Moon," the third installment of Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori, the epic saga continues with Takeo and Kaede, now married yet pulled apart by the relentless forces of destiny. As Takeo leads an army to reclaim his Otori birthright, he finds his courage tested amidst brutal battles and supernatural challenges, while Kaede faces betrayal and a forced marriage as she fights for her own lands. This story weaves a rich tapestry of love, power, and sacrifice in a mythical world inspired by feudal Japan, where the threat of death looms ever close.