Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan

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Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan

by I. William Adams

EN·~6 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total

YODOGIMA - CHAPTER I

11:26

CHAPTER II

7:51

CHAPTER III

18:34

CHAPTER IV

8:52

CHAPTER V

12:23

CHAPTER VI

6:13

CHAPTER VII

12:28

CHAPTER VIII

18:14

CHAPTER IX

15:59

CHAPTER X

6:59

Description

In a Japan split by endless war, the old order has crumbled and the land belongs to the most ruthless daimyōs. The story opens on a sweltering horizon where former loyalties are tested and ambition hangs heavy in the air. From the high veranda of his stronghold, the grizzled commander Shibata surveys his newly‑won territories, aware that the death of his master has left a power vacuum waiting to be filled.

Shibata’s resolve to complete his fallen lord’s vision is matched only by the quiet presence of his daughter, a Taira descendant whose heart beats with both love and duty. As the night deepens, the scent of azaleas mingles with the anticipation of a gathering of rival barons, each eager to claim a share of the spoils. The stage is set for shifting alliances, personal sacrifices, and the delicate balance between honor and ambition, all framed by the vivid tapestry of Sengoku‑era Japan.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (396K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Tim Lindell, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2020-08-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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I. William Adams

A little-known early 20th-century novelist, this writer turned moments of major cultural change into sweeping historical fiction. His books move between Hawaii and Japan, pairing romance and political upheaval with a clear sense of place.

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