Der Orden der schwarzen Sphinx

The blending of real historical events with fantasy feels seamless. I wonder what inspired the author to intertwine these genres so effectively.

The characters often operate in shades of gray, which added complexity but also made me question their motivations. Was that intentional or just a reflection of realistic flaws?

The title and recurring themes seem tied to balance and change. I'm curious whether this was driven by the plot or deeper symbolic reasons.