The Dwelling Place

The story feels so rooted in its time period, but I'm curious how much of that was driven by research versus storytelling. Did the setting shape the characters in ways I might not have noticed?

Their resilience and relationships felt so genuine, but I was surprised by how deeply I cared about their fates. What moments resonated most with others?

These themes are so central to the narrative, and I wonder if personal experiences or historical events influenced this focus.