A Soupçon of Poison

The blend of period details with the suspenseful plot really immerses the reader. I'm curious whether the setting was chosen first or if the story dictated the time period.

Some characters seemed trustworthy at first but revealed darker sides later. Did this make the mystery more unpredictable for others?

The historical details add richness, but I wonder what was prioritized—accuracy or narrative pace. Would love to hear about that decision process.