死は聖女の祝日に (ヴィレッジブックス)

The balance between suspense and romance felt so natural, but I wonder if that was planned from the start or developed during writing.

The story dragged a bit for me mid-way, but I suspect it was a deliberate move to deepen character development. What do others think?

The atmospheric details really drew me in, and I’m curious whether the setting was inspired by actual places or created from imagination.