{"product_id":"9788412469295","title":"The Water Kingdom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Kingdom of Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn engrossing historical novel that transports the reader to the exotic and turbulent Siam of the 17th century, where palace intrigue and political violence threaten to dismantle the Kingdom of Water. In Ayutthaya, a city where merchants and exiles from around the world converge, the colony of Japanese mercenaries faces its most critical hour. Akinao, the right-hand man of the legendary Yamada Nagamasa, must fight his own demons and a supernatural threat to save his people from annihilation. A work that masterfully combines historical rigor, epic adventure, and otherworldly terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in Ayutthaya, the capital of the Kingdom of Siam (modern-day Thailand), during the twilight of a dying monarch's reign. The kingdom's stability wavers due to violent power struggles at court, while the city bustles as a melting pot of cultures, welcoming merchants from every corner of the world and fugitives fleeing persecution in their home countries. Among them stands out the colony of Japanese, led by the famous mercenary Yamada Nagamasa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot centers on Akinao, Yamada's lieutenant, a man tormented by the fear that he has lost his lover. When the Japanese colony finds itself beset by these tumultuous times, Akinao must shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting his people. His mission is further complicated by the appearance of a mysterious assassin who, covered by a spectral mask and wielding a katana, sows terror in the streets of Ayutthaya, suggesting a vengeance from beyond the grave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe decline of an empire and palace intrigue in 17th-century Siam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Japanese diaspora and the figure of the samurai mercenary in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe conflict between duty and personal guilt, represented in Akinao's internal struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe supernatural threat and the terror that infiltrates historical reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe clash and coexistence of cultures in a cosmopolitan and violent city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers passionate about historical adventure novels, especially those interested in the Far East and feudal Japan. It will also attract fans of political intrigue and palace conspiracy plots, as well as those seeking a narrative that combines historical accuracy with elements of horror and dark fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA detailed and fascinating immersion into a time and place rarely explored in historical fiction, such as 17th-century Siam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that fuses historical intrigue with a supernatural mystery, keeping tension high until the final page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA complex and tormented protagonist, whose personal evolution is as captivating as the adventure he experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the figure of the samurai outside of Japan, exploring his role as a mercenary and exile.\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\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical adventure, Horror and ghost stories, 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 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kingdom of Water presents itself as a solid and original offering within the historical novel genre, standing out for its exotic and well-documented setting. The combination of the historical chronicle with elements of horror and a murder mystery provides a layer of suspense that enriches the narrative. It is a work that manages to balance action and atmosphere with the psychological depth of its characters, offering an intense and immersive read for an audience looking for more than a simple historical adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIDORI BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405408821595,"sku":"9788412469295","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841246929.jpg?v=1781826970","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412469295","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}