Hero’s wards are orphans and have previously been emotionally neglected. Their mother’s death of infection is briefly discussed.

Heroine was orphaned as a teen (discussed).

Heroine was shipwrecked (discussed), leaving her with a phobia of drowning (phobic attacks shown on page).

Hero’s cousin died from wounds in a fight (discussed).

Hero’s uncle had life-limiting stroke after losing his sons (discussed).

Hero has a bout of life-threatening pneumonia.

Heroine has experienced sexual harassment previously (mentioned), and the harasser is confronted (on page).