In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance.7 tankoubon make up this manga, called simply "Emma" by Kaoru Mori. She also wrote the sequel, called "Emma Bangaihen," which is marked as book 8 of the series. Both series are published in Japan by Enter Brain. In America, CMX is the publisher.