The Ludwig Conspiracy
The Ludwig Conspiracy by Oliver Pötzsch is a historical mystery thriller published by Mariner Books in 2014. This reprint edition spans 435 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in 1886, focusing on the enigmatic figure of Ludwig II, the Fairy-tale King of Bavaria, who was declared insane and met a mysterious end. The story follows modern-day rare-book dealer Steven Lukas, who discovers an encoded diary belonging to one of Ludwig’s confidants, leading him into a web of intrigue and danger as he teams up with art detective Sara Lengfeld.
Readers will find a blend of historical elements and contemporary adventure as Lukas and Lengfeld investigate Ludwig’s iconic castles in search of clues to decode the diary. The plot thickens with the presence of mysterious thugs and fervent followers of Ludwig, adding layers of suspense to their quest. This edition invites readers to explore themes of history and mystery, all while navigating a thrilling storyline that intertwines past and present.
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A bold new thriller from the best-selling author of The Hangman s Daughter series
In 1886, Ludwig II, the Fairy-tale King of Bavaria, was deposed after being declared insane by doctors who had never met him. He died mysteriously soon thereafter, his eccentric and beautiful castles his only legacy. In The Ludwig Conspiracy, master of historical suspense Oliver Potzsch brings the Mad King back to life.
An encoded diary by one of Ludwig s confidants falls into the hands of modern-day rare-book dealer Steven Lukas, who soon realizes that the diary may bring him more misery than money. Lukas teams up with a beautiful art detective, Sara Lengfeld, to investigate each of Ludwig s three famous castles for clues to crack the diary s code as mysterious thugs and Ludwig s fanatical followers chase them at every step. Just what in the diary could be so explosive?
“This gripping thriller brings together the present and the past with high-action adventure in a bold, entertaining storyline.” Shepherd Express (Milwaukee)
“Potzsch makes clever use of Bavaria s equivalent of the Kennedy assassination in this excellent stand-alone . . . Potzsch s sophisticated plotting and good use of a real-life historical puzzle place this far ahead of most Da Vinci Code wannabes.” Publishers Weekly, starred review
[AU PHOTO] OLIVER POTZSCH, born in 1970, was for years a radio personality for Bavarian radio and a screenwriter for Bavarian public television. His Hangman s Daughter books have sold over half a million copies in English.
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