Grass For His Pillow: Book 2 Otori Trilogy

The second instalment of Lian Hearn's mesmerising Otori Trilogy plunges deeper into feudal Japan's shadow world. Takeo is torn between the way of the Tribe and his love for Kaede, while honour and destiny pull him in impossible directions. Hearn's prose is elegant and atmospheric, weaving together samurai codes, forbidden romance, and supernatural intrigue. Perfect for readers who loved Shogun or anyone craving immersive historical fantasy with genuine emotional depth.