{"product_id":"9788412469233","title":"THE LAST OF THE AKAMATSU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE LAST OF THE AKAMATSU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen years after the last appearance of the Ghost of the Nanjo, a cursed mask returns to sow chaos in bustling Edo. In a rapidly expanding city, where the new chonin class struggles to thrive amidst mafia extortion, Akamatsu clan leader Muneaki must face all odds to preserve his  family's honor. A historical fiction novel that combines honor, revenge, and ambition in the heart of Tokugawa Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story is set ten years after the tragic events that marked the Akamatsu clan, when the Ghost of the Nanjo's thirst for revenge brought disgrace upon its former leader. Now, the cursed mask that gives life to the specter reappears on the streets of Edo, a city in constant growth where the new chonin social class seeks to prosper while mafias extend their control. In this landscape of tension and violence, Akamatsu Muneaki, the clan's current leader, is dragged into a maelstrom of conspiracies and power struggles. The novel explores how Muneaki attempts to maintain his family's honor while facing internal and external enemies, and raises questions about the new wearer of the mask and who will emerge victorious in this fierce battle for control of Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor and family loyalty in Tokugawa-era Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRevenge and redemption through a cursed mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower struggles between clans and mafia groups in the city of Edo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of the chonin social class and their conflict with traditional structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and ambition in a hostile and corrupt urban environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers passionate about historical fiction set in feudal Japan, especially those who enjoy plots of honor, revenge, and political conspiracy. It is also ideal for fans of action and suspense novels with a strong component of family loyalty and moral dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed immersion into urban life in Edo during the Tokugawa period, with its social hierarchy and conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspense and revenge plot that maintains tension until the final outcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complex protagonist who must balance his clan's honor with the demands of a changing world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of universal themes such as ambition, corruption, and redemption through historical fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vega, Sergio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chidori Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e O.VARIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 486\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 804 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that successfully combines historical fiction and a revenge thriller, offering a vivid portrait of Tokugawa Japan. The plot, centered on the struggle for honor and power, maintains an agile pace and well-defined characters. Recommended for those looking for an immersive read with a solid historical background and a palpable moral conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIDORI BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405411213659,"sku":"9788412469233","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841246923.jpg?v=1781826974","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412469233","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}