A Gentleman of Sinister Schemes

The rich historical backdrop adds so much flavor to the story, but I wonder what drew Grace Burrowes to this particular era and how much research went into it.

The chemistry between characters felt layered with suspicion and longing, which made the romance feel even more complicated. Was that intentional?

Sometimes the plot felt fast-paced, but other times I wanted more depth. I'm curious about how Burrowes approached weaving these aspects together.