Il lupo e la colomba

The world-building feels so immersive — I wonder if the author based it on historical research or created it from imagination. How did the setting evolve during writing?

Her decisions often seemed torn between duty and desire, which made her character so complex. Was that tension intentional to reflect real emotional struggles?

The story weaves romance and politics seamlessly, but I’m curious whether the focus was always intended to be equally weighted or if it shifted during drafting.