Grass for His Pillow

By: Lian Hearn

Write A Review

Paperback | 12 January 2017

At a Glance

Paperback
320 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
19.5 x 13.3 x 2.1

Paperback

$30.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $7.69 with

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

Grass for His Pillow is the second novel in Lian Hearn''s astonishingly beautiful series inspired by feudal Japan, Tales of the Otori.

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 . . .

Takeo, heir to the great Otori clan, has pledged his life to the secret Tribe. His supernatural skills of virtual invisibility and acute hearing make him their most deadly assassin. But he must deny the solemn oath of vengeance he made, his adopted birthright of wealth, land and power - and his love for Kaede. If he does not devote himself entirely to the brutal ways of the Tribe, they will kill him. Whichever path he chooses, it will lead to hardship and sacrifice in the bitter winter of the high mountains, and test him to the limits of his being.

Kaede, heiress to vast lands, is now the valuable pawn of ruthless warlords. She must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men - who must never suspect the dangerous secret she hides.

Industry Reviews

The beauty, savagery and strangeness of Hearn's gripping tale is heightened by her exquisite, crystalline prose. The second instalment in the Tales of the Otori is, astonishingly, even better than Across the Nightingale Floor. * Independent on Sunday * An enthralling and original work of fantasy. * The Times * The writing is extraordinary . . . Virtually pitch perfect. * Evening Standard * The plot is gripping and the writing is beautiful, packed with authentic, atmospheric detail. * Daily Mail * A thrilling tale of love, violence, loyalty and betrayal. * Guardian *

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.