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The trial and execution of the sparrow for killing cock. On january 1st, 1861, okumichi no kami genji, great lord of akaoka, receives three visitors from america. Cloud of sparrows by takashi matsuoka, paperback barnes. With spies and chilling omens lurking at every turn, genji must flee to the spectacular cloud of sparrows castle.
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