The Jerusalem Diamond

The rich historical details added depth to the mystery, but I wonder if the author had a particular event or period in mind that sparked this setting.

While I appreciated the context, I found myself wishing the plot moved forward a bit faster during those sections. Was that intentional to build suspense or just the way it unfolded?

Switching viewpoints kept the mystery intriguing, but I'm curious whether this was planned from the beginning or developed during writing to enhance the narrative.