The protagonist is alleged to have had many extramarital affairs during her two marriages. Sex is implied in a number of situations, including one where an unknown man sneaks out of her bedroom, and also when a man surprises her while she's waiting for a lover at an out-of-the-way hotel. Only nudity shown is bare chested male; female nudity is implied in one scene but only shown on a marble statue.

The death of a lover during battle is emotional.