The “Royal lady falling from grace” trope is a popular comic subgenre lately, but Duchess in Ruins transcends the rest.
The standout feature of the series is the protagonist. She is mature, virtuous and capable. She is continuously faced with difficult situations and rises to the challenge.
I want to incorporate aspects of her character into Adelle.
In fact, the protagonist of Duchess in Ruins is named Edele.
Also, the way she navigates the difficult social/work situations reminds of how I want to depict James in his work. Finding creative solutions to messy situations and playing for the late game.
Edele is very strategic. She does not rush into solutions or strive, but prepares and patiently waits for the right opportunities.