I usually dislike novels where they do a needlessly long piece of why so and so is re-incarnating, going back in time or some such. However, this is the correct way of beginning with the past, all the relevant content, betrayal and in a single chapter. For one, this story is made of my favorite tropes, so I could only like it... that said, the writing definitely picks up from second chapter, and it's easy to read and entertaining. One could almost see what's happening in the minds-eye. Well done. I think I found a keeper... How about you?