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Read Chapter 4 of Risuko — The Edge of the World
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4 — The Edge of the World
Around me, everyone was rushing around the courtyard, loading supplies on the two packhorses, putting on extra layers of clothing.
When I reached them, Emi smiled, a small grin, and handed me a warmer coat, and then a sleeping mat. “That’s for tonight. Put it with ours on the white horse.”
I was so surprised at the tiny smile that it took me a moment to accept the bundle from her. Continue reading Read Chapter 4 of Risuko — The Edge of the World
Read the list of characters in Risuko!
We’ve posted the list of the major characters in Risuko! Check out who’s who, find out which historical figures are part of the book, and even get a peak into who’s going to be appearing!
Risuko — Character Names
Note: In Japan, as through most of East Asia, tradition places the family name before the given name. For example, in Kano Murasaki, Risuko’s proper name, Kano is her family’s name and Murasaki her given name—what English speakers would call her first name. Continue reading Read the list of characters in Risuko!
Read “Flying” — Chapter 3 of Risuko
We’re excited with how you’re response to David Kudler’s historical adventure novel Risuko!
Our next installment, “Chapter 3 — Flying,” finds Risuko meeting with three other children — Toumi, Emi, and Aimaru. But if Emi and Aimaru are friendly, Toumi… definitely isn’t.
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Read “Putting on the Lotus” — Chapter 2 of Risuko
We’ve posted the next chapter in the exciting historical adventure novel Risuko!
Pulled into an adventure she wasn’t looking for, Risuko tries to decide whether to escape, or to join Lady Chiyome’s servants in wearing the emblem of the ten-petaled lotus. Who are these strange people? And where is Lady Chiyome leading them all — and why?
READ CHAPTER 2: PUTTING ON THE LOTUS
Read “The Left-Hand Path” — Chapter 1 of Risuko
Thanks for the wonderful response to Serenity, the prologue to David Kudler’s historical adventure novel Risuko!
Our next installment, “Chapter 1. The Left-Hand Path,” begins Risuko where she most loves to be — up in a tree, overlooking the castle of Lord Imagawa.
Before long, however, an old noblewoman forces her to the ground, and nothing will ever be the same.