by Gillian Rubinstein · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782070302581
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«Le Clan des Otori, I: Le Silence du Rossignol» is the historical fantasy novel by Lian Hearn, published by Gallimard in paperback (371 pages).
In feudal Japan, young Takeo sees his peaceful village massacred by Iida's men. Saved by Shigeru of the Otori clan, he discovers his gifts and is drawn into the struggles between lords. Between vengeance, love for Kaede and loyalty to Shigeru, he decides his fate at Inuyama fortress, where the nightingale floor holds a secret.
First instalment of the «Tales of the Otori» saga; the English original «Across the Nightingale Floor» was published in 2002. French translation by Philippe Giraudon.
For readers of historical and young adult fantasy, with romance and adventure in feudal Japan.
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.
