Between The Laurel Boughs

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Web Novel [KR]
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Year
2020
Status in COO

Completed
5 Volumes

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Yes
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Summary
Between The Laurel Boughs, also known as 월계수 가지 사이로, is a captivating Korean web novel that delves into the drama, fantasy, and romance genres set in ancient times. The story follows Hadrius, son of a Roman consul, as he navigates love, betrayal, and societal expectations in a world of aristocracy and political intrigue. Filled with tragic twists and passionate relationships, readers will be drawn into a tale of cold love interests, misunderstandings, and the complexities of different social statuses. With themes of smut and yaoi, this novel offers a blend of historical richness and emotional depth that will leave readers enthralled.

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‘The clear sound of water, shimmering fragments of light like gold dust fell beautifully through the swaying laurel boughs. I fervently wished for this moment to freeze just as it is.’

Hadrius, the son of the Roman consul Pulcher, flees to study abroad after a homos*xual scandal with his Greek tutor, only to return to Rome after four years.

In the mansion, Hadrius meets his father’s lictor, Tiberius, and falls deeply in love at first sight with the statuesque beautiful young man. His father, displeased with Hadrius’s usually timid nature, humiliates him by challenging him against Tiberius, who is then made to teach Hadrius tactics and sword fighting for three months. Spending time together, Hadrius’s feelings for Tiberius grow, but when he confesses, he is harshly rejected.

On the other hand, Hadrius, unable to resist the urging of his friend Marius, attends a masked ball where he is awkwardly courted by a man named Maximus wearing the mask of Mars…

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