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SOMEONE WANTS THE BRIDE DEAD!

Murasaki, the thrilling conclusion to David Kudler’s samurai-era historical adventure series Seasons of the Sword, arrives SEPTEMBER 23, 2025!

Risuko thinks she’s just babysitting a bridezilla. But someone wants the lady dead.

When assassins emerge from the shadows and the fate of war-torn Japan hangs in the balance, our favorite tree-climbing kunoichi faces her most dangerous mission yet.

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READ FREE STORIESWhat Readers Are Saying About Seasons of the Sword“I stayed up until 2 AM listening to Bright Eyes. Worth every minute of being tired the next day!” – Sarah M.“My daughter and I listen together on car trips. Finally, a series we both love!” – Jennifer K.“Risuko is the historical fiction heroine we didn’t know we needed.” – BookLover47

[image error]Murasaki (Seasons of the Sword #4)The thrilling conclusion to Seasons of the Sword! Can one girl survive? An easy mission promises to be Risuko’s last

Accompanying a noblewoman to her wedding should be a simple assignment — until Risuko, Emi, and Toumi realize someone wants the bride dead. If they can’t unite Japan’s most powerful clans through marriage, the empire may endure another century of bloodshed. And there’s nothing they won’t do to ensure the ceremony proceeds…

Because Risuko and her friends aren’t just lady’s maids. They are kunoichi.

Trained spies, assassins—and in this case, bodyguards.

Along the way, they must confront hidden enemies and uncover who is behind the plot. Risuko must confront the ghosts of her past to become, finally, herself.

Read a sneak preview of the opening chapters!Seasons of the Sword:Risuko (Winter) Bright Eyes (Spring) Kano (Summer)Murasaki (Autumn — now available!)

(Young adult historical adventure; Japanese Civil War)

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