How did the author decide to balance the action with the character development?
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Changing of the Guard

Changing of the Guard
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How did the author decide to balance the action with the character development?
Did anyone else find the portrayal of espionage tactics realistic or more fictionalized?
What inspired the setting and backdrop for this story?