What inspired Patricia MacDonald to set this story partly in France?
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What inspired Patricia MacDonald to set this story partly in France?
Did anyone else feel that the pacing slowed down in the middle — was that intentional to build suspense?
How did the author decide to reveal key secrets — was it based on character perspective or a timeline choice?