The Secret Hangman

Lovesey's attention to detail really drew me in, but I'm curious about how he decided to pace the revelations. Was it planned from the start or did it evolve as he wrote?

The lines between right and wrong felt blurred, which made the story more complex. I wonder if the author intended to challenge readers' sense of justice.

The atmospheric backdrop adds so much to the mood, but I'm curious whether the location was based on a real place or entirely fictional. Did it serve a specific purpose in the plot?