Mushikaburi-hime

Lady Elianna Bernstein, a young noblewoman with a penchant for books over balls, finds herself in a most peculiar arrangement. Betrothed to Prince Christopher, her engagement is less a passionate union and more a convenient fiction, allowing her undisturbed access to the royal library while presenting the image of a dutiful fiancée. This delicate balance of intellectual pursuits and societal expectations is the foundation of her quiet, bookish world. However, when whispers of another lady vying for the Prince’s affections reach her ears, Elianna’s carefully constructed peace begins to unravel. What began as a strategic alliance now threatens to draw her into the intricate and often ruthless games of court politics. As she navigates a world of veiled intentions and hidden agendas, Elianna must decide whether to remain a silent observer or to finally pen her own story.

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