Sunrise with a Notorious Lord / Rassvet strasti (In Russian)

It added layers of complexity to his character, but I wonder if this was based on historical figures or purely fictional. How did that influence the story's direction?

The chemistry between the characters felt intense, but the class differences made me wonder how believable their connection was. What did others think about that dynamic?

The setting felt richly detailed, yet the story moved quickly. I'm curious whether that was a deliberate choice to keep readers engaged or a natural outcome of the story's structure.