Mai Murasaki – illustratör

A woman who's lived her life in the shadow of her sister must suddenly take her place after a tragic accident-but her life is about to get way more complicated. Manga also from Seven Seas-and don't miss the anime!Marie has always been an afterthought. Her parents treat her like a servant, and her flawless older sister, Anastasia, is the family's shining star. Even at Marie's own birthday party, all eyes are on Anastasia-so much so that no one notices when Marie sneaks away.But in the quiet of the evening, she has a chance encounter with a captivating man with striking green eyes: Count Kyros. Their brief meeting feels like a dream... until reality comes crashing back. Soon after, a marriage proposal arrives from the count-for Anastasia, of course.Except... something doesn't add up. The gown that arrives with the proposal? It's clearly made for Marie. Could there be a mistake? Or is this the start of an unexpected love story?

Marie has never been known as a beauty. She’s tall as a man, has unruly red hair, and only ever wears rags. She could never hope to find true love in such a state. But when she’s sent to Kyros Granado's estate to replace her late sister, his former fiancée, Marie finds herself warmly welcomed into the count’s home - and the gentle count even asks her to become his new fiancée! Finally, her days of being treated like a lowly servant are over and the future looks bright.But when a disturbing letter from home arrives, Marie learns that there just might be a secret reason for the horrible treatment she endured growing up, and before she can embrace this new life, she must face the one she left behind.