The Rat-Catcher's Daughter

The vivid world-building really brought the setting to life. I'm curious whether it was based on historical research or a more fictionalized vision.

His struggles felt so real, but I kept wondering if his decisions were driven by genuine love or self-preservation. What was everyone else's take?

The romance felt both tender and risky, which made me wonder how much of that tension was planned versus arising naturally during writing.