Who Has Buried the Dead?

The book weaves real history with storytelling, and I'm curious what motivated the author to focus on these concealed aspects of history.

The way the story presents historical secrets makes me wonder how much is based on real events versus creative interpretation. Did it enhance or hinder the story for others?

The pacing and chapter arrangement kept me engaged, but I wonder if the choice to focus on specific secrets was planned from the start or evolved during writing.