The Danger of Desire

The historical details add so much flavor, but I'm curious if there was a particular event or aspect of that time that sparked the idea for this romance.

Their desire is so intense, but their societal obligations kept making me wonder if their happiness was truly possible. How did others feel about their decisions?

The humor felt natural and light, which contrasted nicely with the more intense scenes. Was this a deliberate choice to keep the tone lively?