La duchesse aux pieds nus

The witty banter and lighthearted moments kept me entertained, but I wondered if that was a conscious choice to offset the more serious themes.

The setting felt so authentic and vivid, making me curious whether the author drew from personal research or previous experiences with the era.

The spark was so immediate that I couldn't help but root for them, but I wonder if the author intended to build that tension gradually or go straight for the fireworks.