Murder in Montparnasse

The vivid setting really immerses the reader in the era. I wonder if the author drew from personal research or firsthand experiences to craft such an authentic atmosphere.

While the story's tension built up nicely, those chapters felt a bit slower than the rest. Was that intentional to deepen character development or a challenge in balancing plot and atmosphere?

The rich historical context adds depth, but I’m curious whether the setting was primarily a backdrop or if it actively shaped the clues and characters' motives.