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The Rose of Versailles: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

The Rose of Versailles (1972): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The Rose of Versailles (1972) is a drama, romance manga by Ikeda, Riyoko. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.39/10 from 5,828 ratings.

What is The Rose of Versailles about?

Hoping to unite their countries with an alliance, The Empress of Austria arranges for her daughter, the delightful yet spoiled Marie Antoinette, to marry the crown prince of France, Louis XVI. Upon arriving in Versailles, the Austrian princess meets Oscar François de Jarjayes, Captain of the Royal Guards—a seemingly dashing young man—but to Antoinette's astonishment, he is in fact a woman!

Key details

The Rose of Versailles spans 82 chapters across 10 volumes, status: finished. Publication: May 6, 1972 to Dec 8, 1973.

Where to read The Rose of Versailles

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Rose of Versailles about?

Hoping to unite their countries with an alliance, The Empress of Austria arranges for her daughter, the delightful yet spoiled Marie Antoinette, to marry the crown prince of France, Louis XVI. Upon arriving in Versailles, the Austrian princess meets

Is The Rose of Versailles finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of The Rose of Versailles?

The Rose of Versailles is rated 8.39/10 on MyAnimeList.

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