I have to say that I really enjoy this manga. Although I am an avid reader of history both human and natural, I still learn things from this manga. I discovered a new hero in Maria Sibylla Merian. I'm a guy, but relish stories of "uppity" women who don't fit the mold of their time. I'm really thankful for wikipedia, as I can open a new window and research things that I run across in CMB and QED and broaden my knowledge. I have to say, though, that in disagreement with sarshi, Mau is probably my favorite character. I reeeaaally lost it when she was conducting the seance in "Ghost in the Cabinet."