Kampaku: The Rise and Fall of Ishida Mitsunari

By David Klason

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035838702
• ISBN13: 9781035838707
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Austin Macauley
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"