The Horse and I

In this dark, introspective novel by the acclaimed director and bestselling author of If Cats Disappeared from the World, Yuko Setoguchi, a lonely shipyard clerk, encounters a former racehorse named Strada, sparking an unexpected bond. As she follows him to the struggling Mugikura Riding Club, she dreams of restoring him to his former glory; however, her passion leads her to embezzle money from her workplace to fund his training. When her secret is at risk of being uncovered, Yuko faces a critical decision that could change her life forever.