Moord in Toscane (Armstrong en Oscar detective)

The lush Tuscan backdrop feels almost like a character itself. I'm curious whether the author drew from personal experience or research, and how the setting influenced the story's mood.

I loved the detailed descriptions but wondered if the slower pace was intentional to create a sense of place or tension. What did others think about the rhythm of the story?

Having a character embedded in the community adds depth, but I wonder if this was driven by a desire for authenticity or narrative convenience. Would the story have felt different from an outsider's perspective?