When Kaede arrives at Shirakawa, she learns her sisters have been taken to Lord Fujiwara's house-and soon she too becomes a prisoner there. And neither Takeo nor Kaede know that Takeo's old teacher, Muto Kenji, has grievances and schemes of his own. As Takeo and Kaede face disaster at the hands of their enemies, the forces of nature are also conspiring. Are Takeo's skills of magic and his desire for revenge enough to outwit two armies? And will he and Kaede ever find a peaceful way to live their lives together?

'Blood-splashed combat alternates with contemplative stillness, and the writing is extraordinary. Hearn's trilogy ends as it began, virtually pitchperfect' - Francis Spufford, Evening Standard

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Pan Macmillan .

Lian Hearn was born in England and later settled in South Australia with three children who are now all grown-up. She has a lifelong interest in Japan and speaks Japanese.