Rogue Countess

The back-and-forth between the characters kept me hooked, but I wondered if the author intended the conflict to feel so authentic or if it was a deliberate pacing choice.

The social customs and costumes felt so vivid and well-researched. I'm curious whether the author drew from personal knowledge or extensive research to create this world.

Initially, I thought it was a typical enemies-to-lovers trope, but the characters' development really made me reflect on redemption and trust. Did others feel the same?