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The Fir Trees RemainedAuthor: Yamamoto Shūgorō
| Original Title | 樅ノ木は残った |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In 1660 Edo, the Date clan faces turmoil when their young lord is abruptly confined by shogunal decree, accused of debauchery. As senior retainers scramble to navigate political fallout, a shadowy wave of assassinations strikes key figures—men whispered to have enabled their master’s indiscretions. Killers invoke "imperial orders," yet no authority claims responsibility, sowing fear and suspicion among fractured factions. Amidst the chaos, Harada Kai, a stoic councilor, walks a precarious line between loyalty and survival, while hotheaded Itō Shichijūrō openly challenges clan elders’ motives, unearthing layers of corruption. Meanwhile, a concubine’s grief and a steward’s desperate bid to protect his children reveal the human cost of power plays. With alliances shifting like autumn leaves and whispers of conspiracy thickening, loyalties blur as the clan teeters toward an uncertain future—where honor masks treachery, and every whispered secret could unravel a dynasty. |
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