After getting past the first letters, which can be frustrating to keep track of, the author starts to converge these characters, uniting them into a single location. Apart from the 1903 medical facility, in the past, around the 50% mark, it was focused on Transylvania. Highlights that I loved in this book: the author's writing style (made me want to look forward to the next book), the fact that are letters, the large cast, the slice of life of these women and their life situation, it's more about what is said in the letters rather than trying to keep track who wrote what because the content of the letters stars to knitting all together, we only discover who the lady afflicted in 1903 at the end and the entire revelation, as who the Brides were. Putting the puzzle together is awesome, from the main characters like Mafalda, Lucy, and Alice to the aunt and the baroness. When it lights up inside our minds how the puzzle comes together, it's very satisfying, and it happens more than a few times. The clues are provided in a very subtle way; if we miss one sentence, we miss one connection. Well done. Instead of having a classic where the women are without choice, seduced and enslaved by all, we actually feel that we are living in that time, relating to these characters, which makes the classic novel look rushed and empty (I still love it, though, but now I keep these two novels together on my shelf) with Carmilla beside it.When we finish the book, we understand how confusing the first letters may appear, but I recommend you stick to the story, trust the author, and get the reward.