How did the author decide which historical events to weave into the characters' personal stories?
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How did the author decide which historical events to weave into the characters' personal stories?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during certain sections, or was that intentional to deepen the characters?
What inspired the author to set the story during this particular period in Spain's history?