The Witch of Willow Hall

The historical setting adds so much atmosphere, and I'm curious whether the author based it on real locations or events, or if it was purely fictional.

The ambiguous supernatural hints made me wonder if the story was leaning more into Gothic horror or exploring inner demons. Would love to hear others' interpretations.

The pacing of revelations kept me hooked, but I wonder if it was planned or evolved during writing. How does the author approach balancing suspense and character development?