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A Talented Maid

Neungnyeong Inneun Sinyeonim

2019, Manga, ongoing, 71%

The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

As Maurina, she's on the run as the last of her kingdom’s royal line. Disguised as Marie, she is just a maid, serving the victorious empire. She’s never been very good at anything, so when she's told to make a wish, she asks for the ability to help others and bring them…

More manga for fans of Light and Shadow

  1. Cover of The Rose of Versailles
    The Rose of Versailles

    1972, Manga, 85 ch, 84%

    Both have Royal Affairs, Politics, Swordplay.

  2. Cover of The Knight and Her Emperor
    The Knight and Her Emperor

    2019, Manga, 197 ch, 72%

    Recommended by 4 Light and Shadow fans on AniList. The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

  3. Cover of Yona of the Dawn
    Yona of the Dawn

    2009, Manga, 295 ch, 87%

    Both have Fugitive, Royal Affairs, Politics.

  4. Cover of The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion
    The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion

    2017, Manga, 158 ch, 81%

    Both have Royal Affairs, Politics.

  5. Cover of Finding Camellia
    Finding Camellia

    2021, Manga, 150 ch, 70%

    Crossdressing, Bisexual, Full Color

  6. Cover of Marriage and Sword
    Marriage and Sword

    2022, Manga, 131 ch, 66%

    Female Protagonist, Full Color, Heterosexual

  7. Cover of Happily Ever Afterwards
    Happily Ever Afterwards

    2020, Manga, 89 ch, 78%

    Both have Royal Affairs, Swordplay.

  8. Cover of Snow White with the Red Hair
    Snow White with the Red Hair

    2006, Manga, ongoing, 80%

    Both have Royal Affairs, Politics.

  9. Cover of Secret Lady
    Secret Lady

    2021, Manga, ongoing, 80%

    Both have Royal Affairs, Politics.

  10. Cover of Empress of Another World
    Empress of Another World

    2016, Manga, 129 ch, 71%

    The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

  11. Cover of The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow
    The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow

    1992, Light novel, 8 ch, 84%

    Both have Politics, Swordplay.

  12. Cover of The Great Wish
    The Great Wish

    2019, Manga, 142 ch, 71%

    The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

  13. Cover of The Age of Arrogance
    The Age of Arrogance

    2023, Manga, 93 ch, 72%

    Recommended by 4 Light and Shadow fans on AniList. The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

  14. Cover of A Villainess for the Tyrant
    A Villainess for the Tyrant

    2020, Manga, 104 ch, 73%

    Recommended by 3 Light and Shadow fans on AniList. Both have Royal Affairs.

  15. Cover of I Shall Master this Family!
    I Shall Master this Family!

    2021, Manga, ongoing, 83%

    The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

  16. Cover of The Villainess Lives Again
    The Villainess Lives Again

    2020, Manga, 230 ch, 72%

    The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

  17. Cover of What It Takes to Be a Villainess
    What It Takes to Be a Villainess

    2018, Manga, 164 ch, 68%

    Both have Politics.

  18. Cover of I Choose the Emperor Ending
    I Choose the Emperor Ending

    2019, Manga, 115 ch, 67%

    Both have Royal Affairs.

  19. Cover of What's Wrong with You, Duke?
    What's Wrong with You, Duke?

    2019, Manga, 133 ch, 73%

    The same kind of story: korean webtoon palace intrigue romance.

  20. Cover of The Duchess's Contract Marriage
    The Duchess's Contract Marriage

    2022, Manga, 92 ch, 68%

    Female Protagonist, Tomboy, Heterosexual

  21. Cover of Basara
    Basara

    1990, Manga, 107 ch, 84%

    Both have Fugitive, Royal Affairs, Politics.

  22. Cover of The Villain's Savior
    The Villain's Savior

    2019, Manga, 87 ch, 68%

    Historical, Reincarnation, Female Protagonist

  23. Cover of How to Win My Husband Over
    How to Win My Husband Over

    2021, Manga, ongoing, 82%

    Both have Royal Affairs, Tragedy.

Anime for fans of Light and Shadow

Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles1979, TV, 40 eps, 82% HAIKYU!!2014, TV, 25 eps, 83% Chiikawa2022, TV short, ongoing, 85% Link Click2021, ONA, 11 eps, 86% Renegade Immortal2023, ONA, 180 eps, ongoing, 85% Cosmic Princess Kaguya!2026, ONA, 1 ep, 84% Perfect Blue1998, Movie, 1 ep, 85% Delicious in Dungeon2024, TV, 24 eps, 85%

About Light and Shadow

2016, Manga, 103 ch, 77%

It’s a rude insult when lowly and headstrong servant Edna comes to marry Duke Eli, instead of the noble daughter he expected. But the ambitious maid hides an even bigger secret behind her obvious ruse – one that could change the kingdom’s very history. Can the two find freedom, redemption – and love – without drawing their swords on each other? Based on the hit novels.

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