Les Aventures d'un apprenti gentleman

His humor hides a lot of pain, and I wondered how much of his bravado was real versus a mask. Did the balance feel true to others?

The setting adds so much flavor and flavor to the characters' adventures—I'm curious whether the author aimed for historical accuracy or a more romanticized version.

Monty's carefree attitude sometimes conflicts with the realities of his privilege—did that contrast feel authentic or did it overshadow the story's message?