Poor Tom Is Cold

The detailed depiction of early Toronto adds so much atmosphere—was this based on extensive research or personal interest? I'm curious how much of the city’s past shaped the story.

The novel hints at class tensions influencing the characters’ actions and fates. Did that make anyone else think about how social injustice plays out today?

The blend of real events and fictional characters creates a vivid picture—wondering what guided the decision to prioritize storytelling over strict adherence to history.