Stiff Penalty

The cozy atmosphere really drew me in, but I'm curious if the author based it on a real place or created it entirely from imagination.

The story picked up again, but I wondered if that was intentional to build suspense or just a natural part of the narrative flow.

The tone felt just right—light and fun without undermining the seriousness of the crime. I wonder if that was a deliberate choice or a happy accident.