Kujira Tokiwa – författare

Connie learns from San and Eularia the shocking truth behind Prince Ulysses’s kidnapping—that it’s all an excuse for Faris to wage war against Adelbide. What’s more, the same plan had been carried out ten years ago, and it was foiled only due to Scarlett Castiel’s execution. But how? Randolph, who comes to the same conclusion, makes his way to the Castiel estate to question the duke. Will the truth behind Scarlett’s demise be revealed at last…?

Never neglect to read the fine printAs a viscount’s daughter, Constance Grail is an ordinary girl whose only notable trait is sincerity, leaving her with no real options when someone steals her fiance and falsely accuses her of petty theft at a ball. While Connie awaits her undeserved punishment, a ghost appears to offer a bargain. The spirit is none other than Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman once praised for her beauty, lineage, and undeniable charisma—and executed some ten years earlier for her wicked deeds. When Connie accepts this proposal, she is possessed by the infamous spirit who instantly turns the tide on her tormenter, thus saving the hapless girl from her miserable fate. It’s never wise striking a deal without knowing exactly what you’ve committed to, though...or you might find yourself bound to a ghost dead set on revenge against her own enemies!

ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES Scarlett and Connie are finally closing in on the truth of what happened ten years ago, but Daeg Gallus is determined to eliminate all obstacles to the Holy Grail of Eris, with Connie and her fiancé, Randolph, at the top of their list. To thwart their plan, Connie allows herself to be framed and imprisoned, ensuring Randolph’s freedom. She never dreamed, though, that her actions would result in the first execution order in ten years—with her head on the chopping block!

The Grail family has a single guiding principle in their lives—Thou Shalt Be Sincere. However, sincerity alone can only get a lady so far in the twisted world of high society...as meek Constance Grail soon learns after she is framed for petty theft and loses her fiancé and reputation in a matter of minutes. But one gaze on her isn’t quite as chilling as the others, though the woman’s uncanny resemblance to Scarlett Castiel must be a coincidence. After all, Scarlett isn’t just extremely wicked…she’s also very much dead.

Thanks to aid from the ghost of Scarlett Castiel, Constance escaped the incident at the Grand Merillian as the triumphant victim. Good deeds don’t come for free however, and the price for Scarlett’s help is vengeance! Although she was unabashedly wicked, the villainess is adamant that she was framed for poisoning the crown princess—but with no evidence, Constance has her work cut out for her. Perhaps the strange circumstances behind the apparent suicide of Lady Lily Orlamunde might provide some clues…

In her search for clues pertaining to Scarlett Castiel’s framing for attempted murder ten years ago, Constance chances upon a mysterious invitation: a masked ball held by the anonymous Earl John Doe. If she wishes to attend, she’ll need courage, cunning, and just a dash of wickedness reminiscent of Scarlett herself. Meanwhile, Randolph Ulster of the Royal Security Force is hot on Connie’s trail, and if she doesn’t wish for her crimes to be exposed, she must negotiate a solution with him fast. The perfect way to settle things is, of course…an engagement?!

Constance Grail has finally abandoned her sincerity and devoted herself to Scarlett Castiel’s revenge. Now, what awaits her is a subpoena delivered in an ominous envelope. Summoned to an investigative committee known as the Silent Ladies’ Tea Party (hosted by none other than Deborah Darkian), Connie must stand up for herself in a twisted trial of lies and malice. Will she face punishment for her sins…or will she manage to pass judgment on the scheming women who are out for her head?

Having survived the Silent Ladies’ Tea Party with the help of Scarlett and Abigail, Constance must now prepare for her meeting with Cecilia—the sly, deceitful princess. She hopes it’ll be a chance to learn more about the incident ten years ago… but when Connie arrives at the palace, the mystery only deepens as a member of the royal family goes missing. All clues point to one suspicious Solditan merchant, but if Connie wishes to track him down, she’ll need to face even greater dangers lurking in the shadows…

After discovering that the series of mysterious happenings around her all point to the criminal organization Daeg Gallus, it dawns on Connie just how much danger she’s in. She tries to keep her best friend at a distance…but it’s all for naught when Kate is kidnapped! Connie must leap into action to save her, though she’s not the only one on the move—the reporter Amelia Hobbes has dug up some nasty details about Crown Princess Cecilia’s birth, and the merchant Vado is putting his own shady plans in motion…

Following Kate’s successful rescue, Scarlett’s itching to get back on track with her revenge, so Connie sets up a meeting with Abigail O’Brian in the hope of speaking with a key figure from ten years ago—Aisha Huxley. As the events of the past are dug back up, the ties between Scarlett’s execution, Daeg Gallus, and the dangerous drug Jackal’s Paradise become ever more apparent. If Scarlett wishes to find the one who framed her, she and Connie must get to the bottom of a sinister plot that’s been brewing for over a decade…

NEW FRIENDS AND OLD SECRETS Lucia O’Brian is heading to the Republic of Soldita to visit a friend, and Connie, Randolph, and a certain glamorous ghost wind up coming along for the ride. At first, Scarlett doesn’t think much of the idea, but that all changes once she learns their destination— the island of El Sol, where her mother once told her the starry crown of Cornelia Faris lies hidden. But there’s more to this treasure hunt than meets the eye and plenty of trouble waiting for Connie and Scarlett across the sea!

According to Scarlett, during the attempted assassination of Crown Princess Cecilia, the earring that pinned the crime on Scarlett was switched out with a fake. And the most likely suspect to have made the fake earring is Scarlett’s fan—Aisha Huxley. Connie heads to the Huxley mansion to hear what she has to say, and despite Aisha’s best efforts to keep her secrets, she’s driven into a corner by the girl-and-ghost duo. At last, the truth about Scarlett’s execution ten years ago will be revealed, and the meaning behind Lily’s cryptic message shall also come to light…

The Holy Grail of Eris is a breath of fresh air in the manga category that tells an intriguing fantasy story from the point of view of a female protagonist.