Bøger i House of Five Leaves serien

"Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke was persuaded to join the kidnapping ring 'Five Leaves' after drawing the interest of its charismatic leader, Yaichi. However, after succumbing to illness he withdraws to the country villa of Goinkyo, an associate of the Five Leaves, to recover. While there, he inadvertently learns more about the history of the gang-- particularly the gruff but kind Ume-- and about the cords that bind each of the members to their pasts. But the more Masa learns, the more the mysteries deepen"--P. [4] of cover.

Original Japanese ed. published by Shogakukan Inc.

Original Japanese ed. published by Shogakukan Inc.

"Masanosuke gives Bunnosuke one last piece of advice as his older brother. Rumors about the Five Leaves are spreading around town, leaving the members of the crew plagued with suspicion as to who is responsible. Meanwhile, Yaichi is finally run to ground by Jin, his former boss, at the same time that his past is uncovered by the superintendent Yagi. With the House of Five Leaves coming to an end, will the precious bonds of their friendships survive?"--Amazon.com.

"Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled and loyal swordsman, but his naeive, diffident nature has time and again caused him to be let go by the lords who have employed him. Hungry and desperate, he becomes a bodyguard for Yaichi, the charismatic leader of a gang called "Five Leaves." Although disturbed by the gang's sinister activities, Masa begins to suspect that Yaichi's motivations are not what they seem. And despite his misgivings, the deeper he's drawn into the world of the Five Leaves, the more he finds himself fascinated by these devious, mysterious outlaws. Just as Masa is settling into his new life as part of the Five Leaves, the gang's spy, Matsukichi, vanishes. After discovering that the reticent Matsu's disappearance is linked to an unresolved difficulty in his past, Masa decides to try to help him. To do so, he enlists the aid of the samurai Yagi. However, Yaichi, the head of the Five Leaves, is not at all pleased with Yagi's involvement. It soon becomes clear that the two men share a common past--and that something dire has shattered the bond between them."--Publisher.