Tired of the brutality of a feudal lord who oppressed them mercilessly, the inhabitants of several islands in the Sea of Japan make a desperate decision: to flee. They leave behind their homes and their lives in search of hope, of a place where freedom is not an unattainable dream.
On their perilous journey, fortune leads them to a discovery that defies imagination: a hidden cave that, far from being a simple refuge, reveals the entrance to a paradisiacal and unspoiled place. An immaculate sanctuary, perfect for starting over, far from the clutches of the tyrant.
There, under clear skies and on fertile land, they begin to forge a new society. With the memory of their suffering still fresh, they strive to avoid the mistakes of the past, building a community based on justice and equality. They want to create the utopian Eden they have always longed for.
But utopia is fragile. For, like an inescapable shadow, both the past and the unyielding human condition pursue them even to the depths of their newly discovered paradise. Old grudges, hidden ambitions, and the eternal struggle for power begin to take root, complicating everything. Can they truly escape what has tormented them for generations from? Or are they destined to repeat the same cycles, even in the most idyllic of places?
Immerse yourself in this captivating novel that will make you reflect on the resilience of the human spirit, the search for freedom, and the inevitable confrontation with our own shadows. Discover whether a new beginning can truly erase the stain of what we once were.