The Violins Played Before Junstan
The Violins Played Before Junstan by Lou Kemp, published by 4 Horsemen Publications on September 17, 2022, is a 500-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of action and adventure, fantasy, and steampunk. Set in San Francisco in 1865, the narrative follows the immortal magician Celwyn, who is tasked with delivering an automat named Professor Kang to a priest named Talos. As the story unfolds, Celwyn discovers the deception behind his mission, leading him to reevaluate his loyalties amidst a perilous journey that takes them through a stormy Arctic Circle.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of friendship and adventure as Celwyn, Kang, and an American heiress navigate various challenges, including evading the police and confronting malevolent forces. The story also features a widower scholar from Juba, adding depth to their camaraderie. As they rescue orphans and face the trials of their quest, Celwyn grapples with the complexities of friendship and loss. The journey culminates in Prague, where their final confrontation with evil unfolds along the Vltava River, accompanied by the magician’s haunting music. This edition offers a detailed exploration of themes such as loyalty and sacrifice within a fantastical historical context.
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San Francisco, 1865.At first, the immortal peyote-eating magician Celwyn is hired to deliver an automat, Professor Kang, to a priest called Talos. Everything Talos told Celwyn was a lie, and by the time their ship, the Zelda, encounters a terrific storm in the Arctic Circle, Celwyn finds he must reconsider his allegiance. He chooses Kang, and they travel to Singapore, preparing to journey west. In order to deflect the attention of the city’s police, they allow an American heiress to go with them as she escapes matrimony to seek adventure. Her crazy aunt hops another train, and the pursuit is on. The third member of their friendship is from Juba in the Sudan; a widower, scholar, and brave but superstitious man. Their deep friendship grows as they battle several malevolent forces at the same time, and rescue two orphans along the way. Celwyn has avoided caring about anyone for hundreds of years, and now must learn the cost of friendship, and loss. Eventually they reach Prague. The culmination of their battles with evil occurs on the Vltava River under the shadow of the Prague Opera House. As always, it is accompanied by the ethereal music of the magician.
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