Lian Hearn

Frequently asked questions

• What is Lian Hearn best known for?

  Lian Hearn is widely recognized for her Tales of the Otori series, which blends historical fiction with fantasy elements set in a feudal Japan-inspired world.

• What is the reading order for the Tales of the Otori series?

  The Tales of the Otori series should be read in the following order: Across the Nightingale Floor, Grass for His Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon, The Harsh Cry of the Heron, and Heaven's Net is Cast Wide.

• Does Lian Hearn write under other names?

  Lian Hearn is a pen name for Gillian Rubinstein, who also writes children's books under her real name.

• Are there any adaptations of Lian Hearn's books?

  Across the Nightingale Floor, the first book in the Tales of the Otori series, was adapted into a BBC Radio 4 drama.