(L) Marielle Clarac no Konyakusha

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Spoiler for Vol covers:

Other titles : The Engagement of Marielle Clarac/マリエル・クララックの婚約/Marielle Clarac Series
Author : Momo Haruka
Art : Maro
LN status :
Vol 1 - March 3, 2017
Vol 2 - Sept 2, 2017
Vol 3 - March 3, 2018
Vol 4 - Sept 1, 2018
Vol 5 - April 2, 2019
Vol 6 - Nov 2, 2019

LN translation: https://j-novel.club/v/the-engagemen...arielle-clarac

Spoiler for Synopsis:

As a plain, unassuming noble’s daughter, Marielle doesn’t stand out in high society. Imagine her surprise when she receives a marriage proposal from the sought-after Simeon, second-in-command of the Royal Order of Knights! Simeon, the heir to an earldom, is highly accomplished in scholarly and military arts—and he’s gorgeous. So why did he propose to such an unremarkable noblewoman? Despite being a target of envy and scorn, Marielle is happy. After all, Simeon seems to be exactly her type: a dashingly handsome man with glasses who appears gentle on the outside, but who has a dark and scheming side! Welcome to Marielle’s world, where people aren't always what they seem—and a prim, proper exterior can hide the heart of a sly and devious fangirl!

Spoiler for Usual questions:

Is MC OP? - OP-level observation and inquisitiveness + OP-level fujoshi.

Is there harem? - No, only her fiancee Simeon. There's still plenty of handsome men in the novel though, like the prince Severin and the mischevious phantom thief/foreign spy Lutin.

Is there snusnu? - No.

Josei 18-19th century style romantic comedy; Marielle = Observant Jane Austen-style heroine + modern Japanese fujoshi.
Each volume has a different title, ex. Vol 2 - Beloved of Marielle Clarac, Vol 3 - Temptation of Marielle Clarac, etc.