Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1

Maximilian Calypse , a stuttering noblewoman, is forced into a marriage with Riftan Calypse , a lowborn knight who becomes a hero after slaying a dragon. Their marriage is a strategic move by her father, the Duke of Croyso , to avoid military duty. Riftan leaves for a campaign the day after their wedding, leaving Maxi to face her father's abuse alone. Three years later, Riftan returns, now a celebrated swordmaster, and Maxi fears he will seek a divorce. Riftan returns to claim Maxi as his wife, contrary to her fears of divorce. Despite his cold demeanor, he insists on taking her to his estate,

Theme 1: A Marriage of Convenience

This thread running through Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1 gives the story its emotional weight. Suji Kim weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Riftan's Return

This thread running through Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1 gives the story its emotional weight. Suji Kim weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1

Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1 has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Suji Kim's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"A Marriage of Convenience" — Suji Kim, Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1

About the Author

Suji Kim is the author of Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.