A Bride’s Story, Vol. 12
A Bride’s Story, Vol. 12 by Kaoru Mori is an illustrated edition published by Yen Press in 2020, featuring 184 pages in English. This volume continues the acclaimed creator’s exploration of life along the nineteenth-century Silk Road, focusing on the experiences of Smith as he retraces his journey with a camera in hand. As he travels, he encounters various characters and moments that prompt him to reflect on their lives and the significance of the places he visits.
Readers will find a richly detailed narrative that captures the essence of historical fiction through the lens of everyday life. The story delves into the lives of Amir and Karluk, who are learning from Karluk’s brother-in-law, and Pariya, who is working on her dowry embroideries. Additionally, the energetic twin brides, Laila and Leily, add a vibrant dynamic to the tale. Kaoru Mori’s meticulous artistry brings the scenery and architecture of the period to life, creating a slice-of-life experience that is both exotic and relatable.
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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.
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