: Historical novels often use deception to explore social constraints. A woman might pose as a "Phantom" thief to exact justice on the wicked, finding that her secret identity is the very thing that threatens her chance at true love. Where They Meet: The "Dangerous Dance"
Desire serves as the primary engine for most narratives. It is what drives a character to act—whether that is a longing for love, a hunger for power, or a quest for survival. Desire and Deception
When desire and deception collide, the result is often a transformation of the self. The Golden Mirage - Penn Fawn Books : Historical novels often use deception to explore