Lonely Castle in the Mirror

For fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, fairy tale and magic are weaved together in sparse language that belies a flooring emotional punch. 'Strange and beautiful. Imagine the offspring of The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. with The Virgin Suicides. '. GUARDIAN. '. Genuinely affecting. A story of empathy, collaboration and sharing truths'. FINANCIAL TIMES. Translated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of Murakami. Would you share your deepest secrets to save a friend. In a tranquil neighbourhood of Tokyo, seven teenagers wake to find their bedroom mirrors are shining. At a single touch, they are pulled from their lonely lives to a wondrous castle filled with winding stairways, watchful portraits and twinkling chandeliers. In this new sanctuary, they are confronted with a set of clues leading to a hidden room where one of them will be granted a wish. But there's a catch: if they don't leave the castle by five o'clock, they will be punished. As time passes, a devastating truth emerges: only those brave enough to share their stories will be saved. Tender, playful, gripping, LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR is a mesmerizing tale about the importance of reaching out, confronting anxiety and embracing human connection. Readers love LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR:. 'This book has become one of my favourite Japanese reads of all time. A magical heartfelt read that will stay with you' 'Unexpected, beautiful and heart-breaking. this is a work of fiction which reaches into the heart of a modern problem and has valuable insight' 'Rich and vivid. This book is a symbol that 'there is always hope'.