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Following Okami’s capture in the enigmatic Jukai forest, Mariko faces a perilous task: she must return to her sister Inako and navigate the hostile corridors of the Heian Castle. To rescue her brother, she adopts a disguise, convincing Kenshin and her betrothed, Raiden, that she has been unwillingly seized by the Black Clan. Assuming the role of dutiful bride‑to‑be, Mariko slips into the emperor’s inner circle and initiates a silent investigation into the treachery that almost cost her life. While the wedding preparations advance, she leverages her courtly position to peel back layers of lies and deception around the imperial court. Each revelation draws her—and Okami—deeper into a political intrigue that imperils their honor, their love, and the safety of the empire.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Renée Ahdieh
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