Les Rumeurs du Nil

The vivid descriptions made me wonder how much of the setting was based on real locations versus creative imagination. Did the author visit Egypt or research extensively to create such authentic scenes?

I loved the exploration of archaeological obsession, but I wondered if the characters' passions felt genuine or a bit idealized for the adventure's sake.

The transitions kept the story engaging, but I’m curious if this structure was planned from the start or evolved during writing. How did it influence the story's impact?