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Bovary Fujin

Bovary Fujin

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Aka to Kuro: Manga de Dokuha

Aka to Kuro: Manga de Dokuha

Based on the novel Le Rouge et le Noir by Stendhal.

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Manga Classics: Les Miserables

Manga Classics: Les Miserables

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.

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Géricault

Géricault

In early 19th century France, Napoleon’s First Empire collapsed and the Bourbon monarchy was restored. Recognized genius painter Théodore Géricault exhibited The Raft of the Medusa, a realistic depiction of a tragic accident, at the Salon and brought about controversy. With a composition based on historical records and dynamic drawings, this work dramatically portrays the life of “the pioneer of modern art” in pursuit of the essence of art.

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Kahane no Machi no Celine

Kahane no Machi no Celine

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Beloved Virago

Beloved Virago

Beneath the skies of Paris in 1815, Katherine, an English-born young woman brimming with curiosity, awaits the arrival of a certain man. In order to expose the traitors who have been spilling her country's secrets to France, she and her escort are to act together, masquerading as man and wife... But when her "husband" finally appears, Katherine is left at a loss for words. She is to play the wife of Major Daniel Ross, the brute who toyed with her best friend's affections long ago and caused her no end of sorrow! Nevertheless, there is something alluring in Daniel's gaze, inviting her into an adventure of romance yet unknown...

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Sayonara Sorcier

Sayonara Sorcier

In the late 19th century in Paris, Theodorus van Gogh, famous art dealer in Paris and the branch manager of the prestigious Goupil & Cie patroned exclusively by Bourgeoisie clients, seeks to embrace new art talents and techniques. However, the period is full of the prestigious and conservative who think that art belongs solely to the upper echelon of the society whereas commoners are considered as unable to appreciate art. Stating that "Destroying the system from within is more interesting", Thedorus struggles to overcome the obstacle by bringing forth works which depict the truth and daily lives of people which are not acknowledged by the academy.

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Couturière to Akai Ito

Couturière to Akai Ito

In 1830, a 14-year-old girl named Lottie begins working with Ollivier, Paris' greatest young tailor. Ollivier, while handsome, is a chronic womanizer with a sadistic streak. Despite the troubles that Ollivier causes for her, Lottie tries her best to solve various clients' problems through her skills at sewing. What will happen? Will Lottie survive in the industry under Ollivier?

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His Forbidden Liaison

His Forbidden Liaison

It’s the nineteenth century, France is in turmoil and Marguerite, the daughter of the Marquis of Gerbeaux, is working as a weaver to hide her noble lineage from Napoleon’s men. Her business takes her to the Port of Marseilles, where she meets a young, beautiful man and woman who look as if they’ve stepped out of a fine painting. Just as she’s about to leave, gunshots ring out—and the woman’s been hit! Marguerite saves the beautiful couple with her quick wits. But the man, Louis Jacques, seems more interested in Marguerite than his beautiful wife…even if he is still on his guard around her. Little does Marguerite know that her sensual, harrowing journey has just begun…

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Tsubaki-hime: Manga de Dokuha

Tsubaki-hime: Manga de Dokuha

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