# A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang: A wonderfully comforting nov, Vol. 1

By **Onhwa Lee**

- ISBN-13: 9781405981323
- Publisher: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Published: 12 Nov 2026
- Language: en
- Categories: Fiction

## About this book

A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang: A wonderfully comforting nov, volume 1, explores the intersection of memory and the afterlife through the lens of Korean fiction. After losing her grandmother, twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa takes over the family business, operating the shop only between 10pm and midnight. As she attempts to master the secrets of the unique desserts, she realizes the establishment serves a much deeper purpose than simple nourishment.

The patrons of Hwawoldang are not entirely living, and each visitor brings stories that connect Yeon-hwa to her grandmother's mysterious legacy. This fiction novel follows her journey as she learns to shepherd souls toward their next destination using the power of pastry. A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang: A wonderfully comforting nov, volume 1, offers a thoughtful look at how food and memory can provide comfort to those transitioning between worlds.

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