The Crimson Chrysanthemum - Tristão, Sanchez
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A noblewoman found dead. A fallen samurai seeking redemption. A court where whispers are deadlier than blades. Lady Fujiwara no Asaka is discovered lifeless within the silken halls of Kyoto's Imperial Palace, her final breath stolen by an unknown poison. The court erupts with speculation-some speak of vengeful spirits, while others fear an assassin hidden among them. If the truth is not uncovered, the fragile balance of power may crumble, and the shadows will consume the empire. Minamoto no Hirotsune, once a revered samurai, has lost everything-his honor, his station, and the life he once…mehr

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A noblewoman found dead. A fallen samurai seeking redemption. A court where whispers are deadlier than blades. Lady Fujiwara no Asaka is discovered lifeless within the silken halls of Kyoto's Imperial Palace, her final breath stolen by an unknown poison. The court erupts with speculation-some speak of vengeful spirits, while others fear an assassin hidden among them. If the truth is not uncovered, the fragile balance of power may crumble, and the shadows will consume the empire. Minamoto no Hirotsune, once a revered samurai, has lost everything-his honor, his station, and the life he once knew. Cast into exile after a betrayal that left his name in disgrace, he is given one last chance to reclaim his place: uncover the truth behind Lady Asaka's murder before the scandal reaches the emperor's ears. But the Heian court is a treacherous maze, where beauty masks corruption and loyalty is but another game. Guided by an enigmatic Buddhist monk and a sharp-witted court lady with secrets of her own, Hirotsune follows a trail of hidden alliances, coded poetry, and forbidden rituals that lead him deeper into a conspiracy far greater than he imagined. As the palace's polished corridors reveal their darkest shadows, Hirotsune must decide-does he still seek redemption, or is revenge the only path left? In a world where deception is an art and death is as delicate as a fallen petal, the most dangerous weapon is not the sword, but the truth. Perfect for readers who enjoy historical mysteries steeped in intrigue, The Crimson Chrysanthemum blends political conspiracy, samurai honor, and the secrets of the Heian court in a tale of betrayal, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
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