The Courtiers

Her detailed look at the people behind the throne offers a fresh perspective on history. I'm curious what drew her to explore these lesser-known figures.

The descriptions of manners and rituals painted a picture of a highly formal world. It made me wonder how much of that was performative and how it affected personal relationships.

Her storytelling feels so vivid and immersive—was this a deliberate choice to make history more accessible through character-driven narratives?