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The Youth of Genghis KhanAuthor: Hayashi Fubō
| Original Title | 若き日の成吉思汗 |
|---|---|
| Author | 林 不忘 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Amidst the swirling sands of the Mongol steppes, a besieged fortress clings to crumbling cliffs as Genghis Khan’s legendary army tightens its grip. Within Zadarann Castle’s starving walls, Lord Jamukha faces an impossible choice: surrender his beloved wife, Lady Kherkher—the woman once coveted by Genghis himself—or watch his people perish. Hunger gnaws at refugees and soldiers alike, while arrows rain like locusts and whispers of cannibalism haunt the battlements. Across the river, Genghis Khan’s war camp blazes with bonfires, his demand echoing through the chaos—a single night with Kherkher in exchange for mercy. \nAs desperation mounts, loyalties fracture. Jamukha’s pride wars with compassion, while Kherkher steels herself for a sacrifice that could save thousands or ignite a tyrant’s wrath. Through smoke and moonlight, past grudges and forbidden desires collide—a conqueror’s obsession, a husband’s defiance, and a woman’s resolve to outmaneuver empires. Will honor or survival triumph? The desert holds its breath as love and ambition clash beneath banners stained by blood and betrayal. |
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