The Ghost and the Femme Fatale

The mix of lighthearted detective work and ghostly encounters feels fresh. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or developed during writing.

The ghost's humor and quirks added a lot of charm, but also made me wonder if the author intended to challenge typical ghost tropes. What did others think about the ghost's character?

Sometimes the fantasy side felt just as prominent as the mystery, which kept me guessing. Did the author aim for equal focus or did the story evolve this way?