
Set in the turbulent fourteenth‑century Japan, this tale opens with the rise and sudden collapse of the notorious Hojo clan. Amid the ash‑gray clouds of war, a young boy and girl find themselves caught in a world where samurai honor clashes with ruthless ambition, and the very land seems haunted by an ancient curse. The narrative paints vivid scenes of fortified castles, temple bells, and the stark divide between the lofty courts of Kyoto and the brutal battlefields of Kamakura.
Through richly drawn characters—from a fierce lady warrior who rides beside her lord to humble farmers bearing heavy taxes—the story explores how power can both protect and oppress. As the Hojo’s iron grip tightens, whispers of vengeance and destiny begin to stir, hinting at a looming reckoning that will test loyalty, faith, and love. Listeners will be drawn into a dark yet luminous chronicle of Japan’s past, where every reverberating gong signals another turn in the unfolding drama.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (440K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Release date
2012-02-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1842–1891
A restless Victorian talent, he moved easily between art, travel, performance, and fiction. His life fed directly into his writing, giving his books an unusually vivid sense of place and personality.
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