
The Lady with a Mask
Also known as: Gamyeon Sseun Yeoja, 가면 쓴 여자, Masked Woman, Bas les Masques !, Die Maske runter!, 戴假面的女人
by Hanna Park, Merin, MIN
By day Bo-Ram Eom is a secretary, but by night she’s secretly a children’s storybook author under the pen name Bo-Ram. Too talented to be just an office worker, she created The Child with A Mask to escape her terrible boss, Se-Hu Kwon. Sure, he’s attractive, intelligent, but he’s also super rude! And now, he wants to find the creator of the book. How long can she keep her identity secret? And why does her boss want to meet her… (Source: Tapas, edited)
- Chapters available
- 55
- Type
- Manhwa
The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A sweet romance about a secretary who writes children's books under a secret pen name, and the publisher who discovers her talent.
Pros
- Charming, relatable premise
- Warm, gentle romance
Cons
- Romance develops at a steady pace
- Some plot beats are predictable
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By day, Bo-Ram Eom is a secretary, but by night she is secretly a children's storybook author under the pen name Bo-Ram. Too talented to be just an office worker, she creates a story that changes things. The premise is a romance about hidden talent, creative ambition and the person who recognises it.The strength is the heroine. Bo-Ram's quiet gift and her caution about revealing it are relatable, and the creative world is charming. The romance feels warm and the emotional beats are sincere.The weaknesses are about pacing and predictability. The romance develops steadily, and some plot beats are easy to see coming. Readers wanting a surprise may find it gentle.Recommended for readers who enjoy warm romances about creative work. Expect a sweet, patient read that rewards its heroine.
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