Gilded Cage

The story weaves romance and intrigue seamlessly, but I wonder if there was a deliberate choice to keep the suspense high while exploring the characters' relationships.

His actions are often morally grey, which made me question how much empathy I should feel. Was that intentional to emphasize the theme of corruption?

The detailed historical backdrop adds so much depth, I’m curious whether the author researched a specific era or created a composite world.