Mistress of Pleasure

The book feels richly detailed historically, yet the intimacy scenes are so vivid. I wonder what led to the choice of how explicit to make certain moments.

Her desire for independence and passion made me root for her, but at times I wondered if her actions were truly empowering or risky. Would love to hear others' thoughts.

The atmosphere is so immersive, full of secret meetings and hidden desires. Curious whether the author drew from personal research or creative imagination.