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I Became the Duke's Male Servant

공작가의 남장 하인이 되었다; I Became the Duke's Servant in Disguise
8.1
Overallout of 10
Story8.0
Art8.5
Romance7.8
Spoiler level: Minor — for the synopsis & review below
Synopsis

Roselia was only a doomed maid in the original novel, manipulated by a powerful duke before being framed as a traitor and executed by the crown prince. After a modern woman awakens in Roselia's body with full knowledge of that ending, she disguises herself as a man to avoid the duke altogether. The plan fails spectacularly: she is still taken into his household, only now as a male servant, forcing her to protect both her identity and her life.

Story profile
★ My Take

The series gets most of its charm from how badly Roselia's sensible survival plan backfires. Her cross-dressing disguise creates strong comedy and romantic tension, while the family mystery gives the story more substance than a simple identity gag. Reader reactions are more divided on the duke, particularly around consent and boundary-crossing behavior. The ridiculous premise remains entertaining, but the romance will depend heavily on tolerance for a pushy male lead.

✓ Why you'd like it

Roselia actively tries to avoid the exact romance that killed her original counterpart, only to end up living under the duke's roof anyway. The constant risk of her disguise being exposed makes even ordinary servant scenes tense, funny, and flirtatious.

⚠ What may not be for everyone

The duke repeatedly pushes Roselia's physical and personal boundaries, and some readers have criticized scenes involving unwanted sexual contact. The heroine's indecision can also make the romantic progression frustrating.

Serious Content Warnings
Dubious Consent
Content Notes
ViolenceHarassmentSexual Assault
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