Dont miss the related series, the tale of shikanoko. Across the nightingale floor audiobook by lian hearn. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to be slain by the men who murde. In book i of the otori trilogy, across the nightingale floor, lian hearn created a wholly original, fullyrealized fantasy world where great powers clashed and young love dawned against a dazzling and mystical landscape. Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, and brilliance of the moon 2004. Across the nightingale floor is a lyrical and bittersweet tale set in a fantasymedieval, feudal japan. But the inescapable forces of destiny that have bound their lives from birth make their happiness an impossible dream. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the warlord iida sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Find books like the tales of the otori trilogy from the worlds largest community of readers.
The third title in the compelling tales of the otori the story that began with across the nightingale floor and grass for his pillow, brilliance of the moon by lian hearn is an epic tale of love, power and destiny, set in a mythical world inspired by feudal japan. Across the nightingale floor, the first book in the tales of the otori series, was an. The tales of the otori series are all excellent listening for long car trips i found myself sitting in the car until the chapter finished even after a long trip, and that is saying something. Orphan warriors fight for survival in a brutal medieval world in this fantastically thrilling adventure that continues the multimillioncopyselling tales of the otori. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tales of the otori, book one audible audio edition.
Tales of the otori book one audiobook free across the nightingale floor. In the ancient oriental lands of the otori, amidst a time of violent war, famine and treacherous alliances, the fate of the young lovers otori takeo and shirakawa kaede hangs in the balance. Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by gillian rubinstein, writing under the pen name lian hearn, set in a fictional world based on feudal japan. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it. Hearns story takes us into the lives of 4 incredible people. There are only two, but each one is handled in such a simple, yet brilliant way. Hearn sets the action in a supposedly fictionalized version of feudal japan, however the characters and culture are so firmly placed in the world of ninja and geisha that world building doesnt actually seem necessary or indeed to have taken place. Moving right along, the way the first tales of the otori book handles multiple povs is wonderful. Sixteenyear old takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to. Tales of the otori, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged lian hearn author, aiko nakasone narrator, kevin gray narrator, macmillan digital audio. Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, brilliance of the moon. A story of treachery, political intrigue, and the intensity of first love, set in a world ruled by formal ritual and codes of honor, across the nightingale floor crosses genres, generations, and genders to captivate fans of all ages.
Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to be slain by the men who murdered his parents and neighbors. Jun 03, 2003 an international bestseller, across the nightingale floor is the first book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. Listen to across the nightingale floor tales of otori book 1 across the nightingale floor audiobook lian hearn storytel across the nightingale floor tales of otori 1 by lian hearn audio book lian hearn across the nightingale floor on 2 x cass. Praised for its epic scope and descriptive detail, across the nightingale floor, the first book in the tales of the otori series, was an international bestseller and critical success. It started as a trilogy across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow and brilliance of the moon but i realised i had more to say about the characters and have written one book heavens net is wide that ends where across the nightingale floor begins. Brilliance of the moon tales of the otori, book three audiobook grass for his pillow tales of the otori, book 2 audiobook the original folk and fairy tales. Across the nightingale floor is like being dropped into a beautiful and exquisitely harsh environment. Across the nightingale floor audiobook lian hearn storytel.
An international best seller, across the nightingale floor is the first book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. Brilliance of the moon tales of the otori, book three audiobook grass for his pillow tales of the otori, book 2 audiobook the original folk and fairy tales of the brothers grimm. Across the nightingale floor audiobook lian hearn audible. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Goodreads members who liked the tales of the otori trilogy. Lord otori takeos quest to avenge the death of his adopted father and lady shirakawa kaedes struggle to reclaim her domain in spite of traditions that deny women power.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Get the audible audio editions of the tales of the otori series from the. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. Across the nightingale floor, tales of the otori book 1 brings the reader into a truly unique fantasy world, entering the feudal world of the otori. Tales of the otori book one audiobook by lian hearn. Shigeko, 15yearsold and heir to the otori, and maya and miki, yearold twins who have inherited the supernatural skills of their father.
Set in a fictional version of feudal japan, the tales of the otori series tells the story of a pair of japanese teenagers who become ensnared in a secret war between between two powerful warrior clans, the otori and the tohan. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori, book 1. Tales of the otori book 1 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Download the tales of the otori audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read grass for his pillow. Tales of the otori book one audio book by lian hearn. Takeo, still only 17, must raise an army to reclaim his otori lands, and fulfil the prophecy of the blind sage. The first volume in the highly anticipated tales of the otori trilogy. The second installment of the tales of the otori trilogy, grass for his pillow alternates between two linked stories. It started as a trilogy across the nightingale floor, grass for his pillow and brilliance of the. Otori takeo and the beautiful kaede are now married. Grass for his pillow tales of the otori 2 lian hearn. Grass for his pillow by lian hearn audiobook highbridge audio. Tales of the otori book three audiobook by lian hearn.
The first volume in the highly anticipated tales of the otori. Tales of the otoriseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. I found much of the first of the tales of the otori series across the nightingale floor completely compelling. The first three are superbly narrated by kevin gray and aiko nakasone.
Tales of the otori book one ebook written by lian hearn. Nov 25, 2017 praised for its epic scope and descriptive detail, across the nightingale floor, the first book in the tales of the otori series, was an international bestseller and critical success, named by the. The tales of the otori is a fivebook series, beginning with across the nightingale floor. Tales of otori, book two ebook written by lian hearn. Otori takeo and kaede have ruled the three countries peacefully for over sixteen years, following the events laid out in the epic tales of the otori. The male protagonist scenes used firstperson, where the female lead utilized thirdperson. A tourdeforce novel set in ancient japan filled with passion, fantasy, and feuding warlords. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the warlord iida sadamu surveys. A beautiful, haunting evocation of the medieval japan of lian hearns imagination, this thrilling followup to grass for his pillow and across the nightingale floor delves deeper into the complex loyalties that bind its characters from birth. In book i of the otori trilogy, across the nightingale floor, lian hearn created a wholly original, fullyrealized fantasy world where.
Listen to across the nightingale floor tales of the otori book one by lian hearn available from rakuten kobo. Takeo, still only 17, must raise an army to reclaim his otori. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Jun 07, 2004 brilliance of the moon is the third book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn. Otori takeo and kaede have ruled the three countries peacefully for over 16 years, following the events laid out in the epic tales of the otori.
Kevin gray, aiko nakasone, lian hearn, highbridge, a division of recorded books. Tales of the otori audiobooks listen to the full series. Heavens net is wide tales of the otori audiobook gfxtra. The first novel in the epic tales of the otori series, across the nightingale floor is followed by grass for his pillow and brilliance of the moon. Atnf introduces the fictional islands based on traditional japan, ruled by warring feudal. Tales of the otori, book three audible audio edition. Book ii of the internationally bestselling tales of the otori trilogy, a sweeping saga set in a mythical, medieval japan. A new york times notable book of the yearbook ii of the internationally bestselling tales of the otori trilogy, a sweeping saga set in a mythical, medieval japan. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to be slain by the men who.
A new york times notable book of the year book ii of the internationally bestselling tales of the otori trilogy, a sweeping saga set in a mythical, medieval japan. The last tale of the otori audiobook by lian hearn. Set in a fantasy realm that bears a lot of similarities to tokugawa era japan. Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by lian hearn. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read across the nightingale floor. Hearn sets the action in a supposedly fictionalized version of feudal. Sixteenyearold takeos village has been massacred by an evil warlord, and he is about to. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience.
Tales of the otori book 1 on your kindle in under a minute. This is the back story fans have been yearning for. Set before the tales begin, heavens net recounts the life of lord otori shigeru, the series spiritual warriorgodfather and the adoptive father of the tales. Across the nightingale floor audiobook, by lian hearn. Kevin gray, aiko nakasone, lian hearn, a division of recorded books highbridge. Entering the world imagined by lian hearn in tales of the otori. What does shogun have to do with lian hearns tales of the otori. Its filled with magic, treachery and intrigue inspired by medieval japan and created by australian author, lian hearn. Jul 18, 2002 listen to across the nightingale floor. Book 1 tales of the otori by lian hearn available from rakuten kobo. With audiobooks or audiofiles, the quality of narration can vary between different. Grass for his pillow is the second novel in lian hearns astonishingly beautiful series inspired by feudal japan, tales of the otori.
1470 541 212 1313 755 1299 578 315 399 459 537 825 733 991 285 250 978 1169 1317 405 1055 1512 296 1002 1170 914 573 228 192 694 1339 1070 350 993 978 1049 364 1089