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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 *****

Welcome to the Amberglow Candy Store - will you leave with what you need?'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 *****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 novel from Japan, that shows that help is always out there for those who seek it.****Readers are loving their visit to the Amberglow Candy Store! 'Enchanting . . . it's the human emotions and experiences that resonate most deeply. Such a beautiful story' Reader Review *****'The stories are gentle, yet profound, offering reflections on love, regret and the complexities of human relationships. It lingers in your thoughts for a long time after' Reader Review *****

Welcome to the Amberglow Candy Store - will you leave with what you need?'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 *****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 novel from Japan, that shows that help is always out there for those who seek it.****Readers are loving their visit to the Amberglow Candy Store! 'Enchanting . . . it's the human emotions and experiences that resonate most deeply. Such a beautiful story' Reader Review *****'The stories are gentle, yet profound, offering reflections on love, regret and the complexities of human relationships. It 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 erzählt in sechs herzerwärmenden zusammenhängenden Kurzgeschichten von Liebe und Freundschaft, von Selbstakzeptanz und der Kunst, glücklich zu sein.Die Mondlichtgasse ist ein geheimnisvoller Ort: Nur Menschen, die an einem Wendepunkt in ihrem Leben stehen, können sie betreten. Wie die Oberschülerin Kana, die sich einsam fühlt und an ihrer Beziehung zweifelt, der Immobilienmakler Ayumu Koguma, der glaubt, wegen seines Äußeren nicht wertgeschätzt zu werden, die Studentin Yui, die Angst davor hat, ehrlich zu ihren Freundinnen zu sein, die Schülerin und Musikerin Risa, die neidisch auf eine begabtere Konkurrentin ist, und die junge Mutter Chika, die nicht weiß, ob ihr vielbeschäftigter Mann sie wirklich liebt.Sie alle kommen auf der Suche nach Hilfe in einen kleinen Laden voller magischer Süßigkeiten. Dort verkauft ihnen der rätselhafte Kogetsu eine traditionelle japanische Süßigkeit, die scheinbar ihr Problem löst. Anschließend beobachtet Kogetsu ungesehen, wie das Leben seiner Kunden eine neue Wendung nimmt. Was er sieht, kommentiert er mal kühl, 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 Märchen. Der Fuchs-Yokai Kogetsu führt uns auf seine ganz eigene Weise durch eine Geschichte, die die Seele wärmt. Ein wunderschöner Roman für 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 Café der zweiten Chancen von Shiri Ota- Hatokos wunderbarer Schreibwarenladen von Ito Ogawa

"Sweet and delicious!" —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop "Delightful." —Samantha Sotto Yambao, New York Times bestselling author of Water Moon In this charming, fable-like book from Japan, a fox spirit sells magical confections to troubled humans, only for them to get a little more than they bargained for.Welcome. We don't get many humans here.In a cozy night alley lies a very special store. It's only open between the full moon and the new moon, and accessible only to yokai and those vulnerable, through a gap in the trees that leads to Gloaming Lane. It's shelves are full of wagashi, and each candy cures an ailment of the heart or the mind. They will give you what you most desire, but not always in the way you expect.From the young woman who craves more quality time with her boyfriend, and the man who yearns to be invisible, to the friends grappling with long-buried resentments, each customer will learn a valuable lesson, be it with the "All-Is-Revealed Chestnut Monaka" or the "Surrogate Caramels." But who is the mysterious proprietor behind them? And why does his shadow feature a pair of fox ears? Surely, not a tail? If he is a half-fox spirit, so be it. But why is he so stern about each candy's "dosage"? Patience. Like the center of a gooey caramel, the best things take time to reveal themselves.