The Rose of Versailles Vol. 05

The Rose of Versailles, Volume 5 continues the epic historical drama set in the opulent and turbulent court of 18th-century France. Created by Riyoko Ikeda, the manga follows Lady Oscar François de Jarjayes, a noblewoman raised as a man to serve as the commander of the Royal Guard.

In this volume, political tensions escalate as the French Revolution looms closer, threatening the lives of those in the royal court. Oscar finds herself torn between her loyalty to Queen Marie Antoinette and her growing sympathy for the oppressed commoners. Meanwhile, her complicated feelings for André, her devoted companion, deepen, adding emotional complexity to her already perilous existence.

As personal and political conflicts collide, The Rose of Versailles, Volume 5 delivers an intense blend of historical intrigue, forbidden romance, and tragic destiny. It’s a powerful continuation of a timeless story about honor, love, and sacrifice in one of history’s most dramatic eras.