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The Samurai of the Red Carnation

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This was a really good historical fiction. I learn quite a bit and really got stuck into the world. Great book and excited to see what this author writes next.

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A fascinating, well researched and indeed poetic novel of mediaeval Japan. I enjoyed the hero's early life , but it was acts 3, 4 and 5 that blew me away. Such a romantic tale. I loved the haiku battle in particular, really clever. The book explored the soul of Japanese honour and culture. A wonderful HF read. I will be recommending to friends, especially the poets among them!

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