What inspired the author to focus on this particular era of New York's history?
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What inspired the author to focus on this particular era of New York's history?
Did anyone else feel the book's pacing slowed during the legal proceedings, or was that necessary?
How did the author decide which stories and characters to include in this sprawling narrative?