The Storyteller and his three daughters. Lian Hearn. 2014.

Tokyo, 1884.

Sei has devoted his life to storytelling, captivating audiences with his tales. But now he is starting to wonder if the new world has left him behind.

Just when he thinks he will never write again, his own life and the lives of the people around him begin to spiral out of control - providing the inspiration for the greatest story he has ever told. A tale of love, jealousy, intrigue and betrayal.

Set against the background  of Japan's first incursions into Korea, Sei offers a wise and witty reflection on the nature of storytelling, its perils and delights, its lies and ultimately, its truth.