Salvation Equation

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After participating in the war, Count Nottingham was severely injured and retreated into the world. Madeline, who was tormented by his arrogance and coldness, plotted a secret meeting to get away from the Count. She died in regret, but when she woke up, she was seventeen again. It was a year before the big war.

For a while, she vowed never to be involved with the man again, but the fate of the two began to get entangled helplessly…

The man completely lost the composure he had maintained. From his appearance, Madeline sensed familiarity. It reminded her of the Count who had held her captive.

Why was she so sad when she should hate him? Humans may eventually be trapped in their own confines and unable to get out. Just as the Count was her prison, she thought she might have been the Count’s prison too.

“Master Nottingham.”

Madeline couldn’t help the sad expression on her face. She didn’t know how that look would make the man sway. She continued to speak quietly.

“You and I can’t be together.”

The love story between the two unfolding across the continent, time and space. Will they be able to save each other?

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The Redemption of Earl Nottingham
구원 방정식
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  1. Something written so beautifully, I get mesmerized
  2. Realistic historical romance, no magic, no isekai,...
  3. Detached ML that deserves some understanding
  4. Fiction Addiction.
  5. to be read

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ValReads
ValReads rated it
February 22, 2024
Status: Completed
Yet another book where FL says she will never get close to ML only to do exactly that in a few chapters.

Main gripe is with ML and lack of repercussions for him from the 1st timeline nor regret. IF YOU ARE READING THIS FOR THE REGRETFUL MALE READ MOMENT, DON'T!!! ML NEVER REMEMBERS HIS PAST LIFE AT ANY POINT! FL is the only one who remembers. So, there is no catharsis from him remembering the past and realising how far they've come in this life, nor does the story even... more>> show his pov for the moment of her death or the aftermath in detail.

Also, it's disgusting how everything he does is waved away with his PTSD (even for him being an arsehole before the treatment - which he himself consented to, btw) while the female lead has to put away her own trauma that HE caused to heal him just because the author wanted them to end up together. It would have been nicer to see FL continue working as a nurse and maybe find herself someone else in this timeline. My girl deserved better.

It's interesting how some talking rubbish commenting on this site whitewashes the toxic ML as usual, as if his personal tragedies give him a free pass to treat FL however he likes. Meanwhile, people treat FL as if growing up naive and pampered is some kind of original sin. Suffering is not a badge of honour.

The novel is overly dramatic, considering that it's supposed to take place in real world. It's a brave move from the author, but also makes it easier to nitpick unrealistic moments, compared to fantasy settings. <<less
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noxaltacct
noxaltacct rated it
April 11, 2022
Status: Completed
Almost don't want to rate it since I had a difficult time reading it like another novel I had tried to binge, but the work itself is well written. The author had done extensive research and it's quite realistic for a rofan. Very historical and lots of quotes, references to real life events, movies, etc. If you love to read actual historical fiction, this is as close as you can get for one that is rofan. The only gripe I have is the FL. She's naive and too nice that... more>> it leads to her own downfall but of course because it is a rofan, eventually in the end it does pay off. I feel bad for the ML most of the time. He was definitely misunderstood. Even with his possessive nature, he does let her do as she wished. He let her continue her studies, waited for her to want to marry, and pretty much tried to help her with all the troubles she caused though she doesn't always accept them. People would think it's angst from the beginning but as you kept reading it's quite far from it. Just think of two hurt beings and they both help change each other. <<less
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nobodyelsebut_elle
nobodyelsebut_elle rated it
July 11, 2024
Status: Completed
Warning: This review will contain some spoilers, and I won't be censoring them because I'm not sure how to do that here.

Lately, my reading routine always ends up the same. Here's how it goes: I find a new novel or manhwa that grabs my interest - I adore the characters and the story seems promising - But then, I lose interest. Turns out, it's just like every other thing out there. I don't know why, but it's always the same. But then, I found this manhwa that I thought was... more>> really cool. I don't remember where I first saw it, but I was really excited to read it. So, I looked it up and started reading the novel. First off, I want to say that the story is pretty generic to say - a girl gets into an arranged marriage, the guy doesn't love her, he neglected her, which leads to her death, then she goes back in time and falls in love with him again. We've seen it all before, but this novel is different.

The story talks about so many themes and focuses on providing evidence that these elements truly exist within the narrative. Ian, the male lead, is a fascinating character whom I can't help but sympathize with. He's a character that deeply resonates with me. So, for context, Ian was a former soldier who fought in the war. After the war, he returned pretty much broken and entered into an arranged marriage with Madelyn, the female lead. The union isn't a happy one because, how could it be, when your husband just returned from war? Broken and literally drowing in guilt. That was the previous life of Madelyn and Ian. Those were pretty rough times. There's just a lot going on.

Before I dive into anything else, I have to commend how the series portrays war—it's truly remarkable. The emotions, sacrifices, pain, and roughness are all captured perfectly. I appreciate that we can really grasp the impact of the war on both people and soldiers. This aspect is brilliantly depicted in this novel. Moving on, let's talk about Ian's struggle with PTSD. As a soldier returning from war, Ian suffers from severe PTSD. He experiences delusions, feelings of inadequacy, a belief that he can never be loved, and a pervasive sense of darkness. Ian also deeply traumatized by the death of his sibling (and other relatives?) In the first chapter of the manhwa, we can see Ian with scars and an amputated leg. It's my personal belief that he can't even look at his own reflection without being reminded of the horrors of war. Additionally, Ian experienced really severe and inhuman things, like it's heartbreaking to note that his supposed cures or treatments were essentially forms of torture, which were unfortunately considered normal at that time.

Thirdly, I admire how the series also portrays the post-war period. (This information is from the novel, and if you're a manhwa reader you can expect to see more of it soon. I'm not gonna talk about it in detail.) Lastly, I saw someone here say that Ian was given a free pass to ab*se Madelyn because "he has PTSD, " and that's the craziest thing I've ever read.

Regarding the idea that Ian was an arsehole even before his treatment, it's essential to consider the context. Ian's experiences in the war and the subsequent trauma he endured contributed significantly to his behavior. While this doesn't justify his actions, it helps explain them and invites readers to empathize with his struggles. In Ian and Madelyn's first timeline, Ian was already broken. He had just returned from war. His experiences at that time were way worse than in their current timeline; he lost his sibling (and other relatives or comrades, people in the barracks he had grown close to) , and he was drowning in guilt, blaming himself for everything. He couldn't give Madelyn the love she needed, which is why he distanced himself. Neglecting her—honestly, I think that's much better than physically harassing her. He knew he couldn't be a good husband, which is why he distanced himself. He also underwent treatment for her in their first timeline just to be good to her which all turned to sh*t because it was only a form of torture. His already broken mind was being shattered once again. What more was left for him? Nothing. His paranoia increased, causing him to think Madelyn was cheating on him. This is a very realistic portrayal, and I don't understand why people fail to grasp this.

Ian's journey is about overcoming his trauma, learning to live with his past, and finding a way to be better in the present. The absence of immediate consequences doesn't mean he's given a free pass but rather reflects the complexity of his character and the slow process of redemption—that's what this novel is all about, HIS REDEMPTION.

Ian's character is complex and flawed, and the story doesn't shy away from showing his darker moments. However, it's essential to recognize that his personal tragedies and PTSD are significant factors in his behavior. The narrative aims to provide a nuanced portrayal of a soldier struggling with the aftermath of war, rather than simplifying his actions as merely toxic or unjustifiable. People who can't handle complex male leads should not touch this book because definitely none of you can ever handle a character like Ian. <<less
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twentyttt
twentyttt rated it
February 9, 2024
Status: c14
Thanks for translating. This novel is so unique, with ups and downs in its plot. I am moved by the love between the ML and FL. Bidirectional redemption is so touching, people cannot unilaterally save a person, they can only make changes bit by bit. People are not perfect and will not easily change. So that FL left the UK, I like FL.
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Waruji
Waruji rated it
March 8, 2023
Status: c33
There's more chapters available than novel updates indicates.

So far I like this series, it's a little angsty and melancholy so far but in a good way. I like that just because she regressed and has memories of the future doesn't mean she can change whatever she wants easily. A bit of a fresh air from the nearly omniscient heroines this kind of novel usually has.
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samwills
samwills rated it
May 23, 2024
Status: c60
I loved the plot and writing of this novel. Even from the prologue you get pulled in and wonder how did they end up like this.

MC gets a second chance at life w ML and we get to see how much he truly cares for her throughout the novel. MC is strong willed and does what she can to help the Nottinghams and live a more fulfilling life. Seeing their relationship develop naturally and differently from their past life was nice to see.

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Spoiler

MC ends up in prison and after she is released, she leaves for America. I am currently at the part after she met ML again and I can't wait to see how he'll chase after her after all this time.

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I highly recommend for the plot and writing! <<less
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keikomushi
keikomushi
February 22, 2022
Status: prologue
A strong first chapter (prologue). If the quality of this chapter is anything to go by, then this series is going to be a good, angsty romance.
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aloogaho
aloogaho
December 20, 2024
Status: Completed
It is unique and started off pretty good. Like most series it dragged out a bit in the end, but I definitely enjoyed it overall. Things worked out in the end but the miscommunication between them was too much. Well-written and translation is top-tier, ML is just a little frustrating at times.
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