The Poisoner's Revenge

The story is full of clever betrayals and alliances—I'm curious whether this complexity was mapped out from the start or evolved during writing.

Many characters operate in shades of gray, making it hard to tell who’s truly good or evil. Did this make the story more immersive or just more confusing?

The blend of history and fantasy added depth to the world. I wonder what inspired this approach and how much research went into it.