Le rideau tombe (Pocket Book)

The depiction of the stage and backstage life feels so authentic — I wonder if Marsh drew from her own experiences or research. What do you think led to this setting becoming central to the story?

While the courtroom dynamics added depth, they also made the story feel a bit slower at times. Was that intentional to build tension or just how the story unfolded?

Her detective seems more human and emotionally involved than some others. Does that make the mystery more engaging or did it distract from the procedural aspects?