The Hidden Palace

The richly detailed environment really drew me in, but I wonder how much of it was based on real places or entirely imagined. Did the author draw from specific history or personal experiences?

Their motives felt so layered and complex, making it hard to decide who to root for. Was this intentional to reflect real human flaws or just a storytelling choice?

Sometimes the romance felt very tender, but the suspense kept me on edge. Did the shifting focus enhance or detract from the overall tension for others?