From a Knight to a Lady, Volume 1 (Paperback)

The original reincarnation romance fantasy sweeping the globe—From a Knight to a Lady Volume 1.

When Estelle is killed by the very subordinate she once trusted, her life as a loyal knight of the Kingdom of Ersha comes to a sudden end. But to her surprise, she wakes up three years later in the body of Lucifela Aydin, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy count in the enemy empire of Jansgar. Thrust into a world of noble banquets, court politics, and an unwanted engagement to Zedekiah Heint—the duke she once crossed swords with—Estelle is compelled to live as a noblewoman among those who destroyed her homeland. Determined to uncover the truth behind Ersha’s downfall and her own betrayal, Estelle seizes the second chance to find the traitors, reunite with the survivors, and protect what little remains of her kingdom. To do so, she will live as Lucifela!

Regression meets body-swapping in this emotionally charged, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tale. A fallen knight awakens in the body of a noble lady within enemy territory, setting the stage for revenge, deep identity conflict, and a romance layered with immense tension and longing. Beloved by over 231 million readers worldwide, discover the global phenomenon about identity, vengeance, and the thin line between deep-seated hatred and irresistible desire.

Sung Hyerim is a South Korean author best known for From a Knight to a Lady, and also for writing The Blooming Violet in the Back Garden, The Secret Bedroom of the Abandoned Princess, and Escape Me If You Can, renowned for her emotionally layered storytelling and intricate romance-fantasy worlds.

Ink. is a South Korean illustrator specializing in character-driven storytelling and intricate visual design. From a Knight to a Lady marks her debut full-length series, exploring themes of identity, transformation, and self-discovery through the experience of inhabiting another’s body. Renowned for her delicate use of frills, lace, and ornate costume work, Ink.’s art is defined by meticulous detail and expressive aesthetics, with each element thoughtfully crafted to reflect her characters’ inner worlds and personalities.

Ein is credited with adapting the original novel From a Knight to a Lady into the manhwa’s script, skillfully translating Sung Hyerim’s prose into a compelling visual narrative that captures the story’s emotional depth and dramatic tension.