Pour les faveurs d'une dame

The medieval setting felt vivid and authentic, but I wondered how much creative license was taken for the romance. Did the historical details come first or the love story?

His actions were noble but sometimes questionable — I kept wondering if his decisions were true to the period or if they were romanticized for effect.

The romantic ideals felt so immersive and nuanced. I'm curious whether the author drew from real medieval traditions or crafted these notions from scratch.