What inspired the author to set this story in a boarding school environment?
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The Chatham School Affair

The Chatham School Affair
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What inspired the author to set this story in a boarding school environment?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed during the courtroom scenes — was that intentional?
How do you think the author subtly explores themes of social class without explicitly stating them?