by Lian Hearn · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783548263021
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«Das Schwert in der Stille» is the historical fantasy novel by Lian Hearn that opens the series «Der Clan der Otori», published by Ullstein in paperback (380 pages, in German).
Takeo, a young man whose family is murdered, is rescued by Otori Shigeru of the Otori clan. Under his tutelage he learns samurai customs, sword fighting, and hidden arts such as making himself invisible or being in two places at once. He soon becomes trapped in a web of lies, secrets, and revenge that drags him toward a destiny he cannot escape.
First instalment of the series «Der Clan der Otori» (Tales of the Otori). Translation by Irmela Brender. Winner of the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis 2004 (Preis der Jugendjury).
For readers of young adult historical fantasy: a story of samurai, clans, honour, and revenge, with a protagonist who possesses hidden abilities.
Gillian Rubinstein is an English-born children's author and playwright. Born in Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, Rubinstein split her childhood between England and Nigeria, moving to Australia in 1973. As well as eight plays, numerous short stories and articles, she has written over 30 books. Her award-winning and hugely popular 1986 debut Space Demons introduced the themes of growing up and fantasy worlds which emerge often in her other writings. Books such as At Ardilla, Foxspell and Galax-Arena all received critical acclaim and multiple awards.
