Das Derwischtor

The city’s rich history feels like a character in itself. I wonder how much of the setting was based on real locations or events, and what the author wanted to reveal about its hidden past.

The layered storytelling kept me guessing, but I’m curious whether this narrative style was planned from the start or developed during writing.

Balancing truth and fiction in historical novels can be tricky. I’d love to hear what influenced the decision to blend these aspects in Bab-ı Esrar.