Newton and the Counterfeiter

The book reveals a side of Newton I never knew—how his investigations into counterfeiting may have impacted his approach to science. Did anyone else find this duality surprising?

This angle feels so fresh, but I wonder what drew Levenson to highlight Newton's detective career. Was it based on new discoveries or a reimagining of his character?

The intricacies of the crime world back then added richness to the story, but at times I wondered if it slowed the narrative. Was this level of detail necessary for understanding Newton's detective work?