Maria: The Deposed Empress

폐황후 마리아

Maria, the Empress of Rastonia, is betrayed by her husband, Emperor Henry, after his mistress gives birth to a son. King Helland the Great, ruler of a neighboring kingdom, takes her as collateral so that Henry can have one more year to repay a considerable debt. King Helland is actually Gunther Preisley, a former slave who once served Maria’s family. He has loved her for a decade and is determined to win her over. Meanwhile, back in Rastonia, two different women compete to replace her as Empress. Will Maria survive the year so that she can take her revenge, and will Gunther succeed in capturing her heart?

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Maria: The Deposed Empress has been published digitally in English by Webtoon Entertainment since June 27, 2025.

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