Project Gutenberg 2014-09-29 Public domain in the USA. 575 Gautier, Judith 1845 1917 Gautier, Louise Judith Gautier, Louise Charlotte Ernestine Mendès, Judith Mendes, Judith Walter, Judith Gautier-Mendès, Judith Alger, Abby Langdon 1850 1917 Alger, A. L. (Abby Langdon) 07018761 L'Usurpateur. English The Usurper: An Episode in Japanese History Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "The Usurper: An Episode in Japanese History" by Judith Gautier is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. Set in 1615 during the tumultuous period of feudal Japan, the narrative unfolds around the lives of significant characters woven into a tale of political intrigue, friendship, and romance. The story centers on the young Shogun Fide-Yori and his close friend, the Prince of Nagato, as they navigate dark conspiracies threatening their reign and uncover plots that could alter the fate of Japan. The opening of the novel introduces the vibrant city of Osaka as the dawn breaks, capturing the tranquil beauty and intricate details of the landscape. The narrative follows Fide-Yori, who leads his friend Iwakura on a surprise visit to a blooming lemon grove, showcasing their camaraderie and the simpler pleasures amidst their lavish lives. Soon, the plot thickens with the entrance of Omiti, a mysterious girl who reveals a prophecy about a conspiracy against Fide-Yori's life, urging him to avoid the upcoming feast of the God of the Sea. This early interaction sets the stage for unfolding tensions as the main characters grapple with loyalty, danger, and the burdens of power, hinting at a tumultuous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en French fiction -- Translations into English Japan -- History -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 634299 2025-07-19T04:31:47.448884 text/html 616184 2024-10-24T11:09:17 text/html 493716 2025-07-19T04:31:54.625787 application/epub+zip 504162 2025-07-19T04:31:48.404872 application/epub+zip 324553 2025-07-19T04:31:47.946831 application/epub+zip 682636 2025-07-19T04:31:59.353797 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 667558 2025-07-19T04:31:54.207777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488263 2022-09-21T11:05:37.569163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601069 2025-07-19T04:31:46.019876 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 581226 2024-10-24T11:09:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18124 2025-07-19T04:31:59.488756 application/rdf+xml 26007 2025-07-19T04:31:48.061816 image/jpeg 4073 2025-07-19T04:31:48.004810 image/jpeg 459737 2025-07-19T04:31:47.502855 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia