Yeah when I wrote Solaire I was still iffy on what exactly the time frame I was working with was. I wasn't certain if we were in actual Victorian times or somewhere more 18th century with certain anachronism. Still evil aristocracy, banditry, and the presence of religious institutes as a place of education and authority are timeless.

As for his skills I've dialed back his more extreme abilities, merely making him a more competent reader/writer (finishes essays and books within hours instead of minutes) as well as merely a skilled member of the choir, allowing himself to hit high notes normally done by women. His martial aspect has also been decreased to merely being competent at beating people with sticks, removing his hand-to-hand ability. His athleticism hadn't changed.