Kampaku

2023 HFC Five-star award for Historical Fiction. <br>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. <br>Upon Hideyoshi's shocking and sudden demise Mitsunari finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue to determine the future heir. <br>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. <br>Kampuku is a tale of honour deception and the relentless pursuit of destiny in a nation ravaged by war and secrets. <br>Acclaim for Kampaku <br>Another stunning immersive story of 16th century Japan full of power struggles life-changing secrets and high-stakes gambles. HFC Awards/reviews