English Summary/英文概要: Toshiko, Jun and Mei Kawakami are a family, bonded through loyalty if not blood, who live outside the law of Rainshadow City. They are seeking revenge for the murder of their beloved ‘aunt’ Reiko.
Haru is the 10-year-old son of the Emperor, destined to one day rule over the Archipelago and uphold his mother’s ignoble legacy.
Theo, forced to leave his homeland, is a foot-soldier for the Lucky Crows, the underground crime syndicate which terrorises the streets of Rainshadow City.
When Toshiko Kawakami steals a dragon pearl from Ken Saito, leader of the Crows, it sets them all on a thrilling path which will determine the future of Rainshadow City. Set across two days and peopled with unforgettable characters, The Rainshadow Orphans blends fantasy & science fiction to explore what it means to stand up to corruption and take charge of one’s destiny.
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