Definitely not. The Starling has no roots in reality. It's a work of fiction that brings a unique and imaginative tale to the screen, not relying on true happenings for its narrative.
One such novel is 'These Violent Delights' by Chloe Gong. It's set in 1920s Shanghai and has a Romeo and Juliet - like plot with feuding gangs and star - crossed lovers.
In the novel Lord of the Mysteries, Starlin Sammer was an orphan who grew up with the help of the Loen Charity Bursary Foundation. In chapter 14 of the novel, there was a mention of Starlin buying food:
- With the help of the charity bursary fund, he rented a small house in the " Cheap Street " in Backlund's southern district. He could receive three gold coins a month as living expenses.
- His daily food was a piece of black bread and a glass of water. Occasionally, he would buy some cheap vegetables and meat.
- He bought some potatoes, onions, carrots, and beef from the market and prepared to cook for himself.
- On his way home, he met a beggar. The beggar begged him, and he gave the beggar a copper coin.
- When he got home, he found that his hut had been broken into and his food and money had been stolen.
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