How did the author decide to weave the historical and gothic elements together?
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The Butterfly Cabinet

The Butterfly Cabinet
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How did the author decide to weave the historical and gothic elements together?
Did anyone else feel the sense of melancholy deepening as the story progressed?
What do you think led to the decision to focus on the butterfly motif throughout the novel?