num_pages: 408
description: For weeks seventeen-year-old Mariko pretended to be a boy to infiltrate the notorious Black Clan and bring her would-be murderer to justice. She didn't expect to find a place for herself among the group of fightersa life of usefulnessand she certainly didn't expect to fall in love. Now she heads to the imperial castle to resume a life she never wanted to save the boy she loves. kami has been captured and his execution is a certainty. Mariko will do what she must to ensure his survivaleven marry the sovereign's brother saying goodbye to a life with kami forever.As Mariko settles into her days at courtmaking both friends and enemiesand attempting kami's rescue at night the secrets of the royal court begin to unravel as competing agendas collide. One arrow sets into motion a series of deadly events even the most powerful magic cannot contain. Mariko and kami risk everything to right past wrongs and restore the honor of a kingdom thrown into chaos by a sudden war hoping against hope that when the dust settles they will find a way to be together.Set against the backdrop of feudal Japan Smoke in the Sun is the breathless romantic not-to-be-missed fiery conclusion to a spell-binding adventure.
language: English
title: Smoke in the Sun
publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons