Bittersweet

The way the characters' hidden pasts slowly came to light made me wonder if the focus was more on personal revelations than the overall mystery. Did others find this more satisfying or frustrating?

The estate felt like a character itself—so richly described and layered. I'm curious whether the author drew from personal experiences or historical research to create this atmosphere.

The shifts between past and present kept me guessing but also made it tricky to keep track of everything. Was this structure planned from the start or did it evolve during writing?