Deflecting the Duke

The setting feels so authentic, but I wondered how much research went into balancing historical accuracy with the romantic plot. Did that influence the pacing or character development?

His guarded personality kept me guessing about his true feelings. I’m curious if others found his character arc more rewarding because of that guarded start.

Those moments added a lot of atmosphere and tension, but I wonder if the author had a particular event or real historical scene in mind when crafting them.