Caravane pour Vaccarès

The vivid descriptions really brought the location to life. I'm curious whether the setting was based on a real place or purely fictional, and how much research went into it.

I found myself more engaged with the characters' relationships and secrets than just the unfolding mystery. Did others find that the suspense was driven by character dynamics as well?

The story seamlessly combines action and intrigue, but I wonder if there was a deliberate choice in pacing or focus during writing to keep both threads engaging.