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| Original Title | 新・水滸伝 |
|---|---|
| Author | 吉川 英治 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Song Jiang, known as 'Timely Rain' for his unwavering righteousness and compassion, leads a quiet life as a respected county clerk. But his world shatters when a moment of desperate rage forces him to take a life, branding him a fugitive. Haunted by his past and pursued by a corrupt regime, Song Jiang is thrust onto a perilous path, far from the virtuous existence he once cherished. As he flees, he finds himself drawn deeper into the vibrant, dangerous world of outlaws – men and women driven by their own codes of honor and defiance against a decaying empire. Though he longs for imperial pardon, Song Jiang is repeatedly tested, his ideals clashing with the brutal realities of survival among rebels. Now, at the heart of the formidable Liangshan Marsh, he must confront both formidable enemies and his own moral compass, seeking to define what true justice means in a world gone mad. |
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