by Lian Hearn · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782070538034
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«Le Clan des Otori, tome 1: Le Silence du rossignol» is the fantasy novel by Lian Hearn, published by Gallimard Jeunesse in paperback.
In an imaginary feudal Japan, young Takeo survives the massacre of his people and is taken in by Lord Shigeru, head of the Otori clan. Torn between loyalty to his protector, vengeance against Iida, and love for Kaede, Takeo must find his own path to the walls of Inuyama, where the nightingale floor awaits him.
First instalment of the «Tales of the Otori» saga, originally published as «Across the Nightingale Floor». French edition of 350 pages, translated by Philippe Giraudon.
For readers of historical and young adult fantasy, especially those seeking stories set 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.
