The Marriage of Mary Russell

Their relationship is both romantic and intellectually stimulating, but I wonder what inspired the author to explore their union at this stage of their lives.

I appreciated the rich setting, but at times the pacing felt a bit deliberate. Was this intentional to reflect the era, or just my reading experience?

Their collaboration seems central to the story, and I’m curious what Laurie R. King aimed to say about their bond beyond the mystery plot.