It's purely fictional. The author crafted the story and characters to engage readers without being rooted in real events. However, it might draw inspiration from common human experiences and emotions.
I'm not entirely sure, but there might be a young protagonist who is at the center of the story. Maybe he or she is the one who starts to dig into the past.
Well, I think redemption is a key theme. Characters may be trying to atone for past mistakes. Also, the theme of relationships plays an important role. The relationships between characters, whether it's friendship or family, can shape the story.
I'm not sure who these specific 'Alice', 'Fish', 'Bury', 'Walsh' and 'Strong' are. There could be many people with these names. Without more context, it's difficult to tell their life stories.
Since we don't know who these people are specifically, they could be related in various ways. For example, Alice could be a friend of Fish, and Bury could be Walsh's neighbor. Strong might be someone who has an influence on all of them in some way, like a local hero or a mentor. But this is just pure guessing. If we had more details such as the time period they live in, the location, and their social activities, we could be more certain about their relationships in the life story.
The reason for burying the alleluia during Lent is to signify a period of penance and reflection. It's a way to focus on the spiritual aspect and be more serious about our faith.