What inspired the author to set this story during the height of the 19th-century book trade?
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The Last Bookaneer

The Last Bookaneer
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What inspired the author to set this story during the height of the 19th-century book trade?
Did anyone else feel a mix of admiration and unease towards the bookaneers' obsession with rare books?
How does the author balance historical accuracy with storytelling in depicting the book trade?