A Baffling Murder at the Midsummer Ball

The setting feels so immersive yet natural — I wonder what inspired the choice of period and how much research went into crafting the world.

While I loved the atmosphere, some parts felt a bit slow compared to the suspense of the murder. Was that intentional to build tension or just the style?

Their methods felt both clever and relatable, but I’m curious whether that was a conscious choice to modernize the genre or just a natural fit for the character.