I liked that this story had real stakes but didn’t feel bogged down...there was balance. The pacing worked. It starts with a missing cousin and ends up unraveling something much bigger, but it never loses sight of Georgina and Alexander’s relationship building. There’s a sweetness and tenderness to their connection that’s grounded in mutual respect. The chicken subplot added humor, and I loved the commentary on the expectations placed on both women and men in this time period.