New Releases by Kaoru Mori

In the third installment of this breathtaking series, Kaoru Mori— author of award-winning series A Bride’s Story and Emma—shares works from her personal collection of sketches and concept drawings. From familiar characters and settings to illustrations drawn from Mori’s own interests, Scribbles is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and into the sketchbooks of one of Japan’s most beloved creators.

In the second installment of this captivating series, Kaoru Mori— author of award-winning series A Bride’s Story and Emma—shares works from her personal collection of sketches and concept drawings. From familiar characters and settings to illustrations drawn from Mori’s own interests, Scribbles is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and into the sketchbooks of one of Japan’s most beloved creators.

The Halgals enter talks of marriage with another clan, but first, Azel and the other men must be tested to see if they are worthy. They face off against their prospective brides in a horse-riding competition, and whoever retrieves an arrow and makes it to the finish line first will hold the future of both clans in their hands!

In this stunning volume, Kaoru Mori—author of award-winning series A Bride’s Story and Emma—shares works from her personal collection of sketches and concept drawings. From familiar characters and settings to illustrations drawn from Mori’s own interests, Scribbles is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and into the sketch books of one of Japan’s most beloved creators.

With a camera in hand, Mr. Smith and his entourage finally arrive at a fishing village by the Aral Sea. Upon arrival, they find the twins, Laila and Leily -- to their great surprise! To celebrate their nostalgic reunion, the twins and their new husbands host a delectable banquet!

Mr. Smith and his companions begin their journey back, returning the way they came, but with a treasured new addition - or two. Camera in hand, each stop provides new subjects to photograph and cherish, but they must be careful to avoid the moving Russian troops and whispered talk of war...

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori''s tale of life on the nineteenth century Silk Road continues. Smith is shocked when, upon arriving in Ankara, he is met by Talas, the solitary herder who welcomed Smith into her home in the early days of his journey. Whatever feelings may have passed between them at that time were soundly dashed by Talas''s uncle, whose controlling influence and deceit even landed Smith in prison! But Talas has since resolved to follow her heart and boldly throw in her lot with Smith whatever the risks. When Smith sets out once again from Ankara-new camera in tow-he will be faced with a decision. Will Talas join the party as mere traveling companion, or as something more...? Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori''s pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heartwarming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

This collection gathers the stories of those whose lives have touched Emma and William as the two take strides toward a future they can share together. From the daily trials of the Mölders family and staff to the beginning of William''s unusual friendship with Hakim, these chapters serve to flesh out the world of Emma. When this volume draws to a close, will the maid and the gentleman have become simply the Joneses? The moment of truth arrives in the final volume of Kaoru Mori''s award-winning Emma.

At the end of the 19th century, the tale of one beautiful Victorian romance draws to a close. As their tale draws to an end, will the maid and the gentleman have become simply the Joneses? The moment of truth arrives in the final volume of Kaoru Mori''s award-winning Emma.

Emma and William meet at the Crystal Palace to finally spend an afternoon together, testing their delicate feelings for one another, despite the fact that their different social statuses mean their love is forbidden. Will they be able to put their feelings aside for the sake of social acceptance? But more importantly, will William''s father...?

William struggles with Emma''s departure still, despite his resolve to act as his family expects him. However, an unexpected moment at the opera opens his eyes to the lovestruck Eleanor... Has his heart turned or will a surprise guest at a family party bring back the roaring flames of love?

Not wishing to cause a scandal within the Joneses'' household, Emma chooses to make a clean break from her old life and takes a train to the sea. As chance would have it, Emma finds herself sharing a car with another maid, one who serves at a large manor in the country. A big house bustling with servants seems an ideal place in which to move forward after losing her mistress and leaving her love back in London. Learning the precise dance of domestic service in her new environment is a welcome challenge, but how long can hard work divert Emma''s mind from the longing of her heart?

Despite each resolving to put the other from their minds, Emma and William''s unexpected meeting has rekindled the embers of their love for each other. Though with William engaged to the daughter of a viscount--an ideal match in society''s view--the two will face unbending opposition and many difficult decisions if they wish to pursue a future together. Mrs. Trollop is sympathetic to their plight, but even though she is fond of Emma and wishes every happiness for her son, she knows firsthand how unforgiving the upper classes can be to those who do not adhere to their standards...

With the postmark of Emma''s last letter--and his heart--guiding him, William makes a bold journey across the Atlantic to begin his search for Emma in the town of Burnley in the United States. Even if he finds her among the hundreds of new arrivals from England, the life ahead of them will not be an easy one. The broken engagement of the Viscount''s daughter has set him--and, through him, all of London society--against the Joneses, and it will take time to rebuild those business and social relationships. Even more difficult will be convincing society that Emma is worthy to join their ranks despite her humble origins. With dogged persistence, patience, and a little help from Mrs. Mölders, Emma and William aim to carve out a place in this world where their love can thrive at last!

Continue with Emma and William''s story through the lives of those around them -- the young and newlywed Mrs. Stowner''s visit to the Crystal Palace, the healing of Eleanor''s broken heart, and more in this volume to transport you back to Emma''s England!

Choosing love in spite of their difference in class, William and Emma have nothing but turbulent times ahead of them. But in order to pursue their joint future, William must face the Viscount and break his engagement... Surely nothing good can come from angering one of society''s fiercest...?

A Bride’s Story adalah serial manga Jepang yang ditulis dan diilustrasikan oleh Kaoru Mori. Serial manga tersebut dipublikasikan pertama kali di majalah Harta (sebelumnya dikenal sebagai Fellows!) Enterbrain dari Oktober 2008 hingga November 2020. Setelahnya, publikasi manga ini dipindahkan ke majalah Aokishi Kadokawa pada Juni 2021. Manga A Bride’s Story ini berhasil memenangkan Prix Intergenerations ‘Penghargaan Antargenerasi” di Festival Komik Internasional Angouleme pada tahun 2012 dan Manga Taish Award pada tahun 2014. Yen Press kemudian mempublikasikan manga ini dalam bahasa Inggris di Amerika Utara. Manga A Bride’s Story ini bercerita mengenai seorang wanita muda bernama Amir Halgal yang melakukan perjalanan dari desa yang jauh dan melintasi pegunungan untuk menikahi Karluk Eihon, seorang pemuda berusia delapan tahun lebih muda darinya. Manga volume kedelapan ini melanjutkan perkembangan hubungan mereka di volume-volume sebelumnya. Pada volume ini diceritakan jika banyak bangunan yang rusak parah akibat serangan dari Klan Badam dan Hargal. Salah satunya adalah rumah dari keluarga Pariya. Perlengkapan pernikahan yang sudah susah payang Pariya siapkan pun rusak parah dan tidak bisa diselamatkan. Akibatnya, Pariya pun harus berjuang untuk menyulam kembali segalanya dari awal demi bisa menikah dengan Umar dari kota sebelah. Bagaimanakah kelanjutan dari nasib dan masa depan Pariya yang hampir kehilangan harapannya tersebut?

Smith et son guide s''offrent une petite pause chez un riche Persan. Pendant que ce dernier leur fait les honneurs de la ville, sa femme Anis mène une vie paisible empreinte de solitude. Elle décide alors de bouleverser son quotidien en allant au hammam des femmes, où elle fait la connaissance de Shirin, qui accepte de devenir sa soeur conjointe ! Hélas, l''époux de sa nouvelle confidente meurt brusquement d''une attaque cérébrale, laissant derrière lui un jeune enfant ainsi que ses parents, trop âgés pour subvenir à leurs besoins... Anis demande donc à son mari de prendre Shirin comme deuxième épouse. Mais la cohabitation va-t-elle se passer comme prévu ?

As Mr. Smith continues his journey to India, he is welcomed into the home of a wealthy tradesman and his wife, Anis. Custom dictates that, as a woman, Anis is not permitted to meet their visitor face-to-face, but even so, she counts herself blessed to live in such a beautiful estate and be married to a man who devotes himself solely to her. Still, one cannot help but long for the companionship of another person when one''s closest friend is a reluctant Persian cat. In her loneliness, Anis visits the public bath house and discovers a place where she feels immediately free among her fellow sisters.