Murder at Hawthorn Cottage

The small village vibe adds so much charm and intrigue. I'm curious if the author based it on a real place or created it from imagination.

The story seemed to take a breather before ramping up again. I wonder if that was intentional to build suspense or just the natural flow of the plot.

The layering of mysteries kept me guessing, but I'm curious about the process behind what information is shared early versus saved for later.