Der Kardinal im Kreml

The characters navigate complex moral choices that feel very real. I wonder what inspired those particular conflicts and how they shaped the story.

The book dives deep into spy tradecraft, which was fascinating but also dense at times. Was this intentional to build realism or a challenge for readers?

The political landscape feels very authentic and layered. I'm curious whether real events influenced the storyline or if it was purely fictional world-building.