Het Huis van Zijde (Sherlock Holmes)

The setting feels so authentic, but I wonder if he had to choose between historical accuracy and storytelling flow. What do you think influenced his choices?

Many characters act in gray areas, which made the story feel more genuine. I'm curious if others felt conflicted about rooting for certain characters.

Some interactions seemed to serve the mystery while others added depth. Which do you think Horowitz prioritized more in this novel?