The Storyteller and his Three Daughters by Lian Hearn (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Storyteller and his Three Daughters by Lian Hearn For readers who want to be entertained, but not at the cost of good writing, The Storyteller and his Three Daughters is the best kind of novel - exquisitely crafted prose, fully developed, believable characters, well-researched historically - and above all, a gripping plot The Sydney Morning Herald TOKYO 1884: Sei has devoted his life to storytelling, captivating audiences with his tales. But now he is starting to wonder if the new world has left him behind.Just when he thinks he will never write again, his own life and the lives of the people around him begin to spiral out of control - providing the inspiration for the greatest story he has ever told. A story of love, jealousy, intrigue, and betrayal. Set against the background of Japans first incursions into Korea, Sei offers a wise and witty reflection on the nature of storytelling, its perils and delights, its lies and, ultimately, its truth.PRAISE for the Tales of the Otori books and Blossoms and Shadows, also by Lian Hearn: a tour de force of pure storytelling The Sydney Morning Heraldintelligent, accomplished, audacious and finely written The Ageuniquely charming, flowing and seductive The Courier-Mailbeautifully crafted The Herald Sun FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography One of Australias most internationally successful writers, Lian Hearns books have been translated into 42 languages and have sold millions of copies. Nine of her books are set in a mythical country based on medieval Japan: these are the five Tales of the Otori books, starting with Across the Nightingale Floor; The Tale of Shikanoko: Emperor of the Eight Islands and Lord of the Darkwood; and Children of the Otori: Orphan Warriors and Sibling Assassins. She has also written two historical novels set in nineteenth-century Japan, Blossoms and Shadows and The Storyteller and His Three Daughters.Lians passionate interest in Japan began when she was a teenager. She received an AsiaLink arts fellowship for travel and research in 1999. She travels frequently to Japan and has studied Japanese for many years. She has always been deeply interested in languages and has a BA and MA in French and Spanish from Oxford University. She worked as an editor and film critic in England and Australia before beginning her career as a novelist in 1986, under the name of Gillian Rubinstein, with the bestselling and award-winning childrens novel Space Demons.You can follow Lian on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Review For readers who want to be entertained, but not at the cost of good writing, THE STORY TELLER AND HIS THREE DAUGHTERS is the best kind of novel exquisitely crafted prose, fully developed, believable characters, well-researched historically and above all, a gripping plot - The Canberra Times; The Saturday Age; The Sydney Morning Herald Long Description For readers who want to be entertained, but not at the cost of good writing, The Storyteller and his Three Daughters is the best kind of novel - exquisitely crafted prose, fully developed, believable characters, well-researched historically - and above all, a gripping plot The Sydney Morning Herald TOKYO 1884: Sei has devoted his life to storytelling, captivating audiences with his tales. But now he is starting to wonder if the new world has left him behind.Just when he thinks he will never write again, his own life and the lives of the people around him begin to spiral out of control - providing the inspiration for the greatest story he has ever told. A story of love, jealousy, intrigue, and betrayal. Set against the background of Japans first incursions into Korea, Sei offers a wise and witty reflection on the nature of storytelling, its perils and delights, its lies and, ultimately, its truth.PRAISE for the Tales of the Otori books and Blossoms and Shadows, also by Lian Hearn: a tour de force of pure storytelling The Sydney Morning Herald intelligent, accomplished, audacious and finely written The Age uniquely charming, flowing and seductive The Courier-Mail beautifully crafted The Herald Sun Review Quote For readers who want to be entertained, but not at the cost of good writing, THE STORY TELLER AND HIS THREE DAUGHTERS is the best kind of novel exquisitely crafted prose, fully developed, believable characters, well-researched historically and above all, a gripping plot - The Canberra Times; The Saturday Age; The Sydney Morning Herald Details ISBN0733633048 Author Lian Hearn Pages 272 Publisher Hachette Australia Year 2014 ISBN-10 0733633048 ISBN-13 9780733633041 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-08-26 Imprint Hachette Australia Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia Language English Media Book Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-08-25 DEWEY 823.92 AU Release Date 2014-08-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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