In the pouring rain, a thief hid under the eaves of Hachiman Shrine, observing the wholesale merchant across the street. Before his eyes, people came and went, seeking shelter from the rain. And the human dramas they briefly enacted... This collection includes the title story "Sudden Rain," as well as "The Gift," "Late Happiness," and nine other stories. This is a collection of exquisite works that deeply portrays the people of Edo, who struggle to live in the city while being tossed about by inescapable fate. "Sudden Rain" by Shuhei Fujisawa, 17th printing, 1994 Requests for combined purchases with other books are welcome! #ShuheiFujisawa #Shuhei_Fujisawa #Books #JapaneseLiterature/Novels&Stories