I struggled with the delayed reveal on the MMC's backstory in this installment, primarily because the information we DID have made the conflict feel flimsy (and genuinely annoying) for a lot of the book (Why won't he marry her? Because "she's not for him" ... ?). Ultimately, the reveal does help contextualize a lot of the MMC's self-flagellation, but I almost DNF'd it before then. I know MacLean is on track to be one of my most-read authors this year, so I'm not too worried about this one being a bit of a miss for me - I still enjoyed reading it, just likely won't return for reread. Cannot wait for Day of the Duchess and the angsty mess it promises!