{"product_id":"lord-of-the-darkwood-9780374536336","title":"Lord of the Darkwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eShikanoko, at what should be a warrior's hour of greatest triumph, turns his back on those around him, in mourning for a secret love . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Spider Tribe, spurned by their guardian, explore the extent of their powers and ruthless ambitions . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hina, who alone knows the whereabouts of the true emperor, has to forge a new identity of her own. No one must ever know that she is Kiyoyori's daughter . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As the traditional powers navigate weakness and disarray, old spirits and new figures enter the epic battle for the Lotus Throne . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eLord of the Darkwood\u003c\/i\u003e, the major players of \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Shikanoko\u003c\/i\u003e are forced to deal with the consequences--expected and unexpected alike--of their past reckless actions. Each of them strives to achieve their destiny, but so far the paths they have followed seem to have done nothing but provoke Heaven's displeasure. \u003cbr\u003eProfound betrayal, powerful magic, hidden identities, startling violence--these have made the weave of \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Shikanoko\u003c\/i\u003e so engrossing as it has played out across the sumptuously imagined, beautifully described world of Lian Hearn's medieval Japan. But the story is now twisting towards its final resolution. Can peace ever come to the Eight Islands?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tale of Shikanoko, Book One: \u003ci\u003eEmperor of the Eight Islands\u003c\/i\u003e (April 2016)\u003cbr\u003eThe Tale of Shikanoko, Book Two: \u003ci\u003eAutumn Princess, Dragon Child\u003c\/i\u003e (June 2016)\u003cbr\u003eThe Tale of Shikanoko, Book Three: \u003ci\u003eLord of the Darkwood\u003c\/i\u003e (August 2016)\u003cbr\u003eThe Tale of Shikanoko, Book Four: \u003ci\u003eThe Tengu's Game of Go\u003c\/i\u003e (September 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fsg Originals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/09\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780374536336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/19\/2016\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lian Hearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36636670460060,"sku":"9780374536336","price":11.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_dbd43933-6c5c-436c-92b6-29f62bfb56cb.jpg?v=1603842596","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/lord-of-the-darkwood-9780374536336","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}