At times hilarious, at others heartwarming, this collection of short stories penned by one of Japan's most talented artists is a perfect addition to any library! A young girl discovers that new glasses give her a whole new perspective on the world, a bunny-girl waitress learns to cope with her male customers with dignity, an introverted art student inspires her fellow club members even as she takes inspiration from them, and more! Fans of Mori will enjoy seeing concept designs and historic...

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori (Emma, Shirley) brings the nineteenth-century Silk Road to lavish life, chronicling the story of Amir Halgal, a young woman from a nomadic tribe betrothed to a twelve-year-old boy eight years her junior. Coping with cultural differences, blossoming feelings for her new husband, and expectations from both her adoptive and birth families, Amir strives to find her role as she settles into a new life and a new home in a society quick to define that role fo...

Calling upon his former governess, William Jones, gentleman, is startled when his knock is answered by an uncommonly beautiful servant, the soft-spoken Emma. Throughout his visit, William's eyes drift to the maid whenever she enters the room, and he contrives to meet Emma socially as she goes about her errands. But London society is a web of strict codes and divisions. For the son of a wealthy merchant, seeking out a working-class girl is simply not done! William's father plans for his son...

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.

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori’s tale of life on the nineteenth- century Silk Road continues. Talas and Henry embark for England and their new life together, but stormy seas lie ahead. The Smith family is pleased at Henry’s long-awaited return, but the revelation that he means to marry his unexpected foreign companion sours the reunion. Henry’s stubbornness regarding Talas is matched only by his mother’s, who is prepared to cut off her own son rather than approve of the union...Crafted in pa...

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 ...

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori’s tale of life on the nineteenth century Silk Road continues. Facing the threat of a Russian invasion, the nomadic clans of the steppe and the people living in town are forced to set aside their differences to protect their lands. When an agreement is struck, the clans decide the best way to solidify the alliance is to bind them together by blood through marriage. But the women of the steppe will not accept just any union, invasion or no. The men must prove the...

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...?

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori’s tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road continues. Camera in tow, Smith retraces his journey to photograph the people and places that have come to mean so much to him. Though he has vast ground to cover, the inevitable delays of travel afford Smith an opportunity to rest and reflect. On Amir and Karluk, who have since sought the tutelage of Karluk’s hardy brother-in-law. On Pariya, struggling to complete the elaborate embroideries for her dowry. On t...

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?

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...?

Karluk has left home to become a man! For four months, he's off to learn falconry from Amir's brothers, living with them at their winter camp. As his training commences, what will Karluk learn about himself, and Amir, in the process? Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori's pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she ha...