Sanaka Hiiragi was born in 1974 in the Kagawa Prefecture. She graduated from Kobe Women's University, majored in literature and completed her studies at Himeji Dokkyo University. After living and working overseas as a Japanese Language teacher for seven years, her debut novel, The Battle of Marriage Island, was nominated for the Konomys Award in 2012 and was chosen as 'The Hidden Jade' by the editors in 2013. She is a big fan of cameras, photography and kimono art. The Lantern of Lost Memories is her first novel to be published in English.
Yes. The Kimono Mysteries at the Black Cat Vintage Shop is out on 17 June 2027.
What is the most recent Sanaka Hiiragi release?
The Lantern of Lost Memories, released July 2025.
How many Sanaka Hiiragi books does LoveReading have?
2, listed above with the newest first.
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