A Conspiracy of Paper (Paperback Bunko)

The detailed portrayal of early stock exchanges and paper trading added depth, but I'm curious whether this setting was inspired by real events or purely fictional.

While I appreciated the realism, I wondered if the slow parts were necessary or if they could have been integrated more seamlessly into the mystery.

The balance between character development and plot kept me engaged, but I’d love to know if this dual focus was planned from the beginning.