Der geheimnisvolle Gentleman

The mix of spy intrigue with historical romance felt fresh and exciting. I'm curious whether this was a deliberate choice or evolved during writing.

The stakes felt high both emotionally and plot-wise, but I wondered if the romance sometimes took a backseat to the espionage — or vice versa.

The witty banter contrasted nicely with the tense spy moments. I'm interested in whether this tone was planned from the start or shaped during revision.