Lian Hearn Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series?"

"There are two books in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series, published between 2010 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series is Blossoms and Shadows, published in 2010."

Q: "What is Blossoms and Shadows about?"

"Blossoms and Shadows (2010) is a historical novel set during Japan's Meiji period. It follows Tsuru, a young woman who breaks the conventions expected of Japanese women of her era and works as a doctor alongside her husband on the battlefields."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Blossoms and Shadows	2010	Lian Hearn	Buy
2	The Storyteller and his Three Daughters	2013	Lian Hearn	Buy

Lian Hearn has written two standalone novels outside of her Otori and Shikanoko series. Blossoms and Shadows (2010) moves from the feudal fantasy setting of her other books to real Japanese history, telling the story of Tsuru, a woman in Meiji-era Japan who defies social expectations and becomes a doctor working on the battlefields alongside her husband.

The Storyteller and his Three Daughters (2013) is Hearn’s other standalone novel. Together, these books show her range beyond the Otori world while maintaining her focus on Japanese history and the lives of characters who push against the boundaries of their societies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series, published between 2010 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Lian Hearn Standalone Novels series is Blossoms and Shadows, published in 2010.

What is Blossoms and Shadows about?

Blossoms and Shadows (2010) is a historical novel set during Japan’s Meiji period. It follows Tsuru, a young woman who breaks the conventions expected of Japanese women of her era and works as a doctor alongside her husband on the battlefields.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order