Ein Spiel um Macht und Träume

The historical details are so vivid and immersive — I wonder what drew Mary Jo Putney to this period and how much research went into it.

The characters' struggles felt so genuine, but I was surprised by how intense certain scenes became — was that an intentional choice for pacing?

The story felt rich in period flavor but also focused strongly on character relationships. I'm curious how the author navigated that balance.