{"product_id":"the-harsh-cry-of-the-heron","title":"The Harsh Cry of the Heron","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e An epic fantasy set in a mythical, medieval Japan, Lian  Hearn’s \u003ci\u003eTales of the Otori \u003c\/i\u003eseries has crossed genres, generations,  and genders. Grand and complex in its themes, elegantly  written, each book in the original trilogy has  become a worldwide bestseller. The surprise fourth installment  (and real conclusion), \u003ci\u003eThe Harsh Cry of the Heron\u003c\/i\u003e  achieves new heights of drama and action. \u003cp\u003eSixteen years of peace and prosperity have passed  since Lord Otori Takeo united the Three Countries.  Takeo and his beloved consort Kaede have three daughters  and a happy family life. Their success has attracted  the attention of the distant Emperor and his general,  the warlord Saga Hideki, who covet the wealth of the  Countries. Meanwhile, the violent acts and betrayals of  the past will not lie buried, and other secrets will not  stay hidden. Everything that Takeo and Kaede have  achieved is threatened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn full ninja versus samurai fashion, Hearn delivers a  kinetic, heartbreaking, and uplifting resolution to a  thoroughly gripping saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Workman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"9781598870671","offer_id":40953076154545,"sku":"9781598870671","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/workman-feed-prod.myshopify.com\/products\/the-harsh-cry-of-the-heron","provider":"zzz_Workman Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}