Kaoru Mori: Anything and Something
Kaoru Mori: Anything and Something

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1975356527

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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 historical notes from her award-winning series, as well as Mori's own brand of enthusiastic commentary throughout.

A Bride's Story, Vol. 1
A Bride's Story, Vol. 1

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1975356349

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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 for her.

Emma, Vol. 1
Emma, Vol. 1

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press

Published: 2015-05-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780316302234

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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 to marry into the peerage and elevate the Jones family to greater heights, but although William says and does what is expected of him, he longs only for Emma's company...

A Bride's Story, Vol. 2
A Bride's Story, Vol. 2

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1975356365

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Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road continues as the young bride, Amir Halgal, struggles to remain with her new groom despite the wishes of her family, who would see her wed another. Will Amir be able to preserve the bonds she has cultivated in her new home?

A Bride's Story, Vol. 12
A Bride's Story, Vol. 12

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 197533292X

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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 the young, energetic twin brides, Laila and Leily. On the grand mansion that is to be the first stop on his return journey... 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.

A Bride's Story, Vol. 7
A Bride's Story, Vol. 7

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1975356462

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Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road continues as Mr. Smith extends his journey. This time, 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. 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 has created.

Shirley
Shirley

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: CMX

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781401217778

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After Shirley Madison answers an advertisement that does not list an age requirement, she is hired on as a maid in Miss Bennett Cranley's household, a single woman who runs a pub that she inherited, despite the fact that Shirley is only thirteen years old.

A Bride's Story, Vol. 4
A Bride's Story, Vol. 4

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1975356403

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Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road turns westward, following Englishman Mr. Smith on his long journey to Ankara. Passing through a fishing village along the Aral Sea, Smith and his guide encounter a pair of spirited young girls named Laila and Leily-identical twins who are fishing not for sturgeon, but for husbands! Despite their efforts to find two wealthy, healthy, and handsome brothers to wed, Laila and Leily's plans generally only land them in loads of trouble!

Emma, Vol. 3
Emma, Vol. 3

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-11-27

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1975356586

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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?

A Bride's Story, Vol. 5
A Bride's Story, Vol. 5

Author: Kaoru Mori

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 197535642X

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Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road takes on an air of celebration as, at long last, Laila and Leily's wedding day arrives! But the marriage ceremony may be even more taxing for the girls than their search for a pair of grooms. Sitting still and silent as their guests celebrate and eat is a trial that will push the girls' patience to its limit, not to mention that of Sami and Sarm! As the twins finally make their vows and commit themselves to their husbands, the gravity of the moment finally sets in. Though they have dreamed of marriage for years, only now do they realize that everything in their lives is about to change... 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 has created.