Kampaku: The Rise and Fall of Ishida Mitsunari

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2023 HFC Five-star award for Historical Fiction. In the heart of sixteenth-century Japan, where loyalties are tested and fragile alliances are pushed to the brink, Kampuku unfolds the riveting tale of Ishida Mitsunari, a young samurai rising through the ranks in service to the renowned warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. A shrewd tactician and accomplished tea master, Mitsunari becomes the target of a shadowy network of spies, determined to end his life since childhood. Upon Hideyoshi's shocking and sudden demise, Mitsunari finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue to determine the future heir. Mitsunari faces the ambitions of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a formidable rival warlord who is scheming to seize control. Determined to safeguard Hideyori, whom Mitsunari believes to be the legitimate heir, he orchestrates a desperate bid to thwart Ieyasu's ascent to power. The ensuing epic battle shapes the destiny of Japan. Kampuku is a tale of honour, deception, and the relentless pursuit of destiny in a nation ravaged by war and secrets. Acclaim for Kampaku Another stunning immersive story of 16th century Japan, full of power struggles, life-changing secrets, and high-stakes gambles. HFC Awards/reviews