La double disparition

The historical backdrop adds so much flavor to the story, but I'm curious whether the setting was chosen to mirror the detective's cleverness or for another reason.

I love a good puzzle, but sometimes I felt like I was missing something. Was that intentional to keep readers guessing until the very end?

The story explores themes of self-discovery and belonging—I'd love to hear thoughts on how the character's journey was crafted to reflect those themes.