Heaven’s Net is Wide
Heaven’s Net is Wide by Lian Hearn, published by National Geographic Books on September 2, 2008, is an illustrated edition comprising 576 pages. This book serves as both a prequel and a conclusion to the celebrated Tales of the Otori series, focusing on the life of Lord Otori Shigeru. It explores the intricate and captivating world of the Otori Clan, delving into themes of honor, loyalty, and the complexities of love against a backdrop of mythical, medieval Japan.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and historical fiction, presenting a tale of revenge and betrayal. As the story unfolds, it reveals the profound connections and conflicts that define the characters’ lives. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in the beautifully crafted universe that Lian Hearn has created, completing the journey that began in Across the Nightingale Floor.
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The new beginning and the grand finale of Lian Hearn’s celebrated Tales of the Otori is “rivetingly elegant” (Washington Post). Don’t miss the related series, The Tale of Shikanoko.
Heaven’s Net Is Wide is the prequel that reveals the full story of Lord Otori Shigeru—the figure who has presided in both life and death over the entire series, the man who represents the true spirit of the Otori Clan. The first and the last tale, it introduces readers to the strange and beautiful world of the Otori and closes the circle where it opened in Across the Nightingale Floor. Set in a mythical, medieval Japan, this epic historical fantasy of revenge and betrayal, honor and loyalty, beauty, passion, and the overwhelming power of love, has enthralled millions of readers the world over—and now, with the cycle complete, its audience will only continue to grow.
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