What inspired the choice to set this story in 16th-century France?
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The Oracle Glass
La discussion entre lecteurs est ouverte maintenant. Il s’agit d’une discussion communautaire.
What inspired the choice to set this story in 16th-century France?
Did anyone else feel the protagonist’s journey was more about fate than free will?
How did the author decide on the balance between historical accuracy and fictional storytelling?