The Pale Criminal

I really want to enjoy this book, and for the crime and detective aspects I do! And I like the look into history as the author does. But the sex scenes are just cringe worthy with unrealistic/ weirdly detailed acts happening, not to mention they don't seem to agree with the rest of the story line. They appear randomly and disappear just as quickly. If Bernie is meant to have a romance or 2 that's fine, but have some lead up to it. Not just a sex scene popping up randomly.