Death of a Glutton

The cozy town atmosphere really adds charm to the mystery. I'm curious whether the author drew from real places or created this world from imagination.

The descriptions of food and recipes added flavor, but I wondered if that distracted from the plot at times. How did others feel about the balance?

The quirky town residents really stood out and made the story feel like catching up with friends. I wonder if creating such vivid characters was planned from the start or evolved during writing.