Tycoon

The setting feels so immersive, but I wonder if she had to sacrifice some accuracy to keep the story flowing. Did she do a lot of research or rely on intuition?

The setup definitely amps up the chemistry, but I’m curious whether this was a conscious choice to heighten the stakes or just a common romance device.

The Gilded Age setting offers so many fascinating details and social dynamics. I wonder what drew Joanna Shupe to this period and how much of it is based on real history.