The Pucelle Connection

The art world provides such a rich backdrop for intrigue and deception. I'm curious what motivated the author to explore these themes within this particular setting.

While I appreciated the depth, some parts felt a bit slow. Do others think this was necessary to build the mystery, or could it have been tighter?

Switching viewpoints added layers to the plot, but I'm wondering if this was planned from the start or if it evolved during writing to enhance suspense.