Under Heaven
Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay, published by National Geographic Books in April 2011, is a richly woven narrative set against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty of eighth-century China. This edition spans 736 pages and presents a tale centered on Shen Tai, who has spent two years listening to the ghosts of fallen soldiers while honoring his father’s legacy. As he prepares to return to a perilous court, he learns of a remarkable gift that holds the potential to alter the fate of the empire or jeopardize his own life.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of honor, power, and treachery, all intricately tied to the historical context of the time. The narrative delves into the complexities of love and ambition, as well as the consequences of choices made in a world filled with danger and intrigue. With its blend of fantasy and historical elements, Under Heaven invites readers to immerse themselves in a vivid and compelling setting, where every decision carries weight and the past echoes through the present.
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Each night for two years Shen Tai has listened to the ghosts of dead soldiers in the darkness outside his isolated cabin. In honour of Tai’s recently deceased father, a celebrated general who led the imperial army in battle here, he has devoted himself to the solitary task of burying the bones left lying by the mountain lake. But as Tai prepares for his return to a brilliant, dangerous court, he receives news of an extraordinary gift. A gift that could change the empire—or end his life.
In Under Heaven, Guy Gavriel Kay tells a story of honour and power, treachery and love, in a setting that evokes the dazzling Tang Dynasty of eighth-century China.
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