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Overview2023 HFC Five-star award for Historical Fiction. In the heart of sixteenth-century Japan, where loyalties are tested and fragile alliances are pushed to the brink, Kampuku unfolds the riveting tale of Ishida Mitsunari, a young samurai rising through the ranks in service to the renowned warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. A shrewd tactician and accomplished tea master, Mitsunari becomes the target of a shadowy network of spies, determined to end his life since childhood. Upon Hideyoshi's shocking and sudden demise, Mitsunari finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue to determine the future heir. Mitsunari faces the ambitions of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a formidable rival warlord who is scheming to seize control. Determined to safeguard Hideyori, whom Mitsunari believes to be the legitimate heir, he orchestrates a desperate bid to thwart Ieyasu's ascent to power. The ensuing epic battle shapes the destiny of Japan. Kampuku is a tale of honour, deception, and the relentless pursuit of destiny in a nation ravaged by war and secrets. Acclaim for Kampaku Another stunning immersive story of 16th century Japan, full of power struggles, life-changing secrets, and high-stakes gambles. HFC Awards/reviews Full Product DetailsAuthor: David KlasonPublisher: Austin Macauley Publishers Imprint: Austin Macauley Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.467kg ISBN: 9781035838707ISBN 10: 1035838702 Pages: 334 Publication Date: 28 March 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Klason is an award-winning Australian author and historian specialising in premodern Japanese history. With a masters in both Research and International Relations. An Age of War and Tea is his debut novel, which combines his love of research and detail to provide his readership, with an exciting insight into the cultural richness and real characters who played an important part in shaping Japanese history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |