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Across the Nightingale Floor

Tales of the Otori, Book 1

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Across the Nightingale Floor

By: Lian Hearn
Narrated by: Tamblyn Lord, Anna Steen
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An international best seller, Across the Nightingale Floor is the first book in the Tales of the Otori series by Lian Hearn.

In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard.

The youth Takeo has been brought up in a remote mountain village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people who have taught him only the ways of peace. But unbeknownst to him, his father was a celebrated assassin and a member of the Tribe, an ancient network of families with extraordinary, preternatural skills.

When Takeo's village is pillaged, he is rescued and adopted by the mysterious Lord Otori Shigeru. Under the tutelage of Shigeru, he learns that he too possesses the skills of the Tribe. And, with this knowledge, he embarks on a journey that will lead him across the famed nightingale floor - and to his own unimaginable destiny....

©2002 Lian Hearn Associates Pty Ltd (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction
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From the first 10 minutes I was in. The twin narration was excellent. The sounds of drums and symbols added to the drama

After Shogun I was looking for more tales of Japan

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I love this series, I read the books over and over and when I heard this Audio book I was very careful with being critical of how it was read. I love it, I love the voices, the portrail of characters and the pronunciation of the words. Thank you.

A story to binge on over and over

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the plot and details of this book are well thought out, even if the writer has plagiarised historical events and characters, then only bothered to slightly change their names. overall the plot is clever and well-considerate for the era.

The narrative redeems the narrator

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Incredible powerful, captures the power and blindness of first love. The combination of stories always keeps you listening for the next chapter.

Best series ever

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Lian Hearn is always a fantastic author, unfortunately I can't read for long periods of time, so this is the next best thing. The narrators have done a good job and tried to make the best they can.

👍

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Great book that I loved reading many years ago. Engaging story and easy listening. Recommend to any fantasy fans.

As good as I remembered!

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An interesting story, both narrators were well matched with good delivery. Onto the next.

A pleasant journey

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Fantastic story, eagrely moving on to it's sequel. The audiobook makes good use of sound effects to help set tones like that of ancient japan which adds to the story, and the 2 narrators helps differenciate the characters. Overall a great listen.

Fantastic and innovative

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The narrator's voice was terrible. I could not listen to the book. love the story.

Nope!

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Interesting and immersive storytelling by the author and narrators. unfortunately the music interludes distracts, rather than adding drama to the story.

interesting plot but the music was too distracting

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