How did Eloisa James decide to make the duchess such a witty and unconventional heroine?
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How did Eloisa James decide to make the duchess such a witty and unconventional heroine?
Did anyone else feel the balance between humor and romance was perfect, or did it sometimes feel like one overshadowed the other?
What inspired the setting and time period for this story? It felt so vividly detailed.