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| Original Title | 樅ノ木は残った |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a 17th-century Edo shadowed by political turmoil, Harada Kai, a respected yet inscrutable councilor, lives a life of calculated composure. But when his young lord is abruptly confined and a wave of assassinations sweeps through the Date clan, Kai is thrust into a desperate struggle for survival. A ruthless conspiracy, backed by powerful shogunate figures, aims to dismantle the proud 600,000-koku domain, endangering not only its future but also the innocent lives Kai has taken under his wing. As power-hungry factions clash and betrayal lurks in every shadow, Kai must navigate a treacherous landscape, his true allegiances hidden beneath a mask of serene indifference. He is a man who prefers to observe, but in this deadly game, even silence can be a weapon. |
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