The Wicked Godmother

The book has a playful tone but also explores serious themes like social expectations. I'm curious how the author navigated these tones to keep everything engaging.

The depiction of social hierarchy is so vivid, but sometimes it felt a bit over-the-top — was that intentional to add whimsy or a comment on real history?

Her cleverness and influence seem so rooted in real social maneuvering. I'm interested in whether her character was inspired by actual stories or purely fictional creation.