What inspired the choice to set this romance during a tumultuous historical period?
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What inspired the choice to set this romance during a tumultuous historical period?
Did anyone else feel the emotional stakes were heightened by the characters' personal sacrifices?
How did the author decide on the novella length — was it to focus on a specific moment or emotion?