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A charming book of linked stories with a sprinkling of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch . . .Welcome to the Amberglow Candy Store. The confections can give you what you most desire, but not in the way you expect . . .'A delightful confection you’ll enjoy reaching for whenever a craving for magic, healing, and wonder strikes' Samantha Sotto Yambao, bestselling author of Water Moon 'Each story within is its own special candy, sweet and delicious! You'll want to savour each one!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop *****Welcome. We don’t get many humans here.At the end of Gloaming Lane, at the very edge of the otherworld, is the Amberglow Candy Store, open only between the full moon and the new moon.Behind the cosy caramel-timber facade is Kogetsu, the store’s half-fox proprietor, whose wagashi confections promise to change the lives of his customers for the better.Kogetsu’s door is always open to anyone in need of solace - a lovesick teenage girl, a cripplingly shy estate agent, a struggling first time mother.But who is this mysterious proprietor? A half-fox spirit he may be. But why is he so interested in his customers and their emotions? And why does each sweet have a recommended ‘dosage’?Like the centre of the chewiest caramel, life’s most valuable teachings always take time to reveal themselves, and Kogetsu’s customers are about to get a lot more than they bargained for . . .The Amberglow Candy Store is a charming and cosy fable from Japan, that shows that help is always out there for those who seek it.****'Enchanting . . . it's the human emotions and experiences that resonate most deeply. Such a beautiful story that lingers in your thoughts for a long time after' Reader Review *****'The stories are gentle, yet profound, offering reflections on love, regret and the complexities of human relationships. Such a beautiful story that lingers in your thoughts for a long time after' Reader Review *****

A charming book of linked stories with a sprinkling of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch . . . available to pre-order in paperback!'A delightful confection you’ll enjoy reaching for whenever a craving for magic, healing, and wonder strikes' Samantha Sotto Yambao, bestselling author of Water Moon 'Each story within is its own special candy, sweet and delicious! You'll want to savour each one!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop *****Welcome. We don’t get many humans here.At the end of Gloaming Lane, you'll find the Amberglow Candy Store, open only between the full moon and new moon. Kogetsu, the store’s half-fox proprietor, offers wagashi confections that promise to change your life for the better.Whether you're a lovesick teenage girl, a cripplingly shy estate agent, or a struggling first time mother, the mysterious Kogetsu has a sweet for your troubles. But be careful to follow the dosage!Like the centre of the chewiest caramel, these life lessons only slowly reveal themselves - as Kogetsu's customers are about to discover . . . The Amberglow Candy Store is a charming and cosy fable from Japan, that shows that help is always out there for those who seek it.****'Enchanting . . . it's the human emotions and experiences that resonate most deeply. Such a beautiful story that lingers in your thoughts for a long time after' Reader Review *****'The stories are gentle, yet profound, offering reflections on love, regret and the complexities of human relationships. Such a beautiful story that lingers in your thoughts for a long time after' Reader Review *****

A charming book of linked stories with a sprinkling of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch . . . available to pre-order in paperback!'A delightful confection you’ll enjoy reaching for whenever a craving for magic, healing, and wonder strikes' Samantha Sotto Yambao, bestselling author of Water Moon 'Each story within is its own special candy, sweet and delicious! You'll want to savour each one!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop *****Welcome. We don’t get many humans here.At the end of Gloaming Lane, you'll find the Amberglow Candy Store, open only between the full moon and new moon. Kogetsu, the store’s half-fox proprietor, offers wagashi confections that promise to change your life for the better.Whether you're a lovesick teenage girl, a cripplingly shy estate agent, or a struggling first time mother, the mysterious Kogetsu has a sweet for your troubles. But be careful to follow the dosage!Like the centre of the chewiest caramel, these life lessons only slowly reveal themselves - as Kogetsu's customers are about to discover . . . The Amberglow Candy Store is a charming and cosy fable from Japan, that shows that help is always out there for those who seek it.****'Enchanting . . . it's the human emotions and experiences that resonate most deeply. Such a beautiful story that lingers in your thoughts for a long time after' Reader Review *****'The stories are gentle, yet profound, offering reflections on love, regret and the complexities of human relationships. Such a beautiful story that lingers in your thoughts for a long time after' Reader Review *****

Brought to you by Penguin. A charming book of linked stories with a sprinkling of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch . . .Welcome to the Amberglow Candy Store. The confections can give you what you most desire, but not in the way you expect . . .Welcome. We don't get many humans here.At the end of Gloaming Lane, at the very edge of the otherworld, is the Amberglow Candy Store, open only between the full moon and the new moon.Behind the cosy caramel-timber facade is Kogetsu, the store's half-fox proprietor, whose wagashi confections promise to change the lives of his customers for the better.Kogetsu's door is always open to anyone in need of solace - a lovesick teenage girl, a cripplingly shy estate agent, a struggling first time mother.But who is this mysterious proprietor? A half-fox spirit he may be. But why is he so interested in his customers and their emotions? And why does each sweet have a recommended 'dosage'?Like the centre of the chewiest caramel, life's most valuable teachings always take time to reveal themselves, and Kogetsu's customers are about to get a lot more than they bargained for . . .The Amberglow Candy Store is a charming and cosy fable from Japan, that shows that help is always out there for those who seek it.'A delightful confection you'll enjoy reaching for whenever a craving for magic, healing, and wonder strikes' Samantha Sotto Yambao, bestselling author of Water Moon'Each story within is its own special candy, sweet and delicious! You'll want to savour each one!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop(c) Hiyoko Kurisu 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Willkommen in der magischer Confiserie, wo du genau das findest, was du brauchst!Der inspirierende Roman aus Japan erzahlt in sechs herzerwarmenden zusammenhangenden Kurzgeschichten von Liebe und Freundschaft, von Selbstakzeptanz und der Kunst, glucklich zu sein. Die Mondlichtgasse ist ein geheimnisvoller Ort: Nur Menschen, die an einem Wendepunkt in ihrem Leben stehen, konnen sie betreten. Wie die Oberschulerin Kana, die sich einsam fuhlt und an ihrer Beziehung zweifelt, der Immobilienmakler Ayumu Koguma, der glaubt, wegen seines Au eren nicht wertgeschatzt zu werden, die Studentin Yui, die Angst davor hat, ehrlich zu ihren Freundinnen zu sein, die Schulerin und Musikerin Risa, die neidisch auf eine begabtere Konkurrentin ist, und die junge Mutter Chika, die nicht wei , ob ihr vielbeschaftigter Mann sie wirklich liebt. Sie alle kommen auf der Suche nach Hilfe in einen kleinen Laden voller magischer Su igkeiten. Dort verkauft ihnen der ratselhafte Kogetsu eine traditionelle japanische Su igkeit, die scheinbar ihr Problem lost. Anschlie end beobachtet Kogetsu ungesehen, wie das Leben seiner Kunden eine neue Wendung nimmt. Was er sieht, kommentiert er mal kuhl, mal verwundert und mal mit Humor. Denn Kogetsu ist ein Geisterwesen und will unbedingt verstehen, was es bedeutet, ein Mensch zu sein Healing Novel mit fantastischen Elementen und dem Zauber JapansHiyoko Kurisus charmanter Feel-Good-Roman Der Laden in der Mondlichtgasse ist durchwoben von japanischen Mythen und Marchen. Der Fuchs-Yokai Kogetsu fuhrt uns auf seine ganz eigene Weise durch eine Geschichte, die die Seele warmt. Ein wunderschoner Roman fur alle, Frau Komachi empfiehlt ein Buch oder den Anime Film Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland lieben. Folgende Healing Novels sind bei Droemer bereits erschienen:- Das kleine Cafe der zweiten Chancen von Shiri Ota- Hatokos wunderbarer Schreibwarenladen von Ito Ogawa