Tod und Teufel
Jacop der Fuchs-Trilogie
📘 About This Book
El éxito mundial de Frank Schatzing con un aspecto totalmente nuevo. En su superventas mundial «Tod und Teufel», Frank Schatzing relata de manera cautivadora una intriga mortal en la Colonia medieval. Con el telón de fondo de enormes cambios políticos y sociales, se desata una lucha encarnizada por la supremacía a lo largo del Rin, y un zorro tiene un mal día... 1260: En Colonia, la catedral más espectacular de la cristiandad se alza hacia el cielo. Su esplendor y significado crecen cada día. Para aventureros y peregrinos de todo el mundo, la ciudad se convierte en una promesa; para Jacop der Fuchs, entrañable vagabundo y ladrón, se convierte en un infierno. Involuntariamente, observa cómo una sombra gigante empuja al maestro de obras de la catedral hacia el vacío. Ha sido el único en ver el asesinato. Pero la sombra también lo ha visto a él. Poco después, todos a quienes Jacop se lo cuenta están muertos. Persiguido por conspiradores y el asesino fantasmal, finalmente encuentra refugio con el clérigo borracho Jaspar y su sobrina Richmodis. ¡Deciden ayudar a Jacop en una lucha de David contra Goliat! Pero Richmodis es lista, Jaspar es astuto, y el zorro no lleva su apodo por casualidad... Con motivo de la nueva novela de Frank Schatzing, «Helden», que continúa magistralmente la historia de Jacop, «Tod und Teufel» se publica en una edición completamente rediseñada. Un thriller único y una aventura histórica opulenta al mismo tiempo, «Tod und Teufel» se convierte ahora en el comienzo de una trilogía impresionante.
📖 Resumen
Frank Schatzing’s global bestseller Death and the Devil transports readers back to the year 1260, offering a captivating and atmospheric dive into the heart of medieval Cologne. At a time when the city is undergoing massive political and societal shifts, a grand ambition takes physical form as the most spectacular cathedral in Christendom reaches toward the heavens. This soaring monument brings prestige, pilgrims, and adventurers from all corners of the world, transforming Cologne into a vibrant hub of promise and ambition. Yet beneath the glittering surface of divine architecture and rising civic power lies a dark underbelly defined by ruthless intrigue and a bitter struggle for supremacy along the Rhine. In the center of this turbulent world is Jacop, known affectionately as the Fox. He is a lovable scoundrel and petty thief who navigates the shadowy alleys and bustling streets of the city with cunning and agility. However, his luck takes a devastating turn when he accidentally witnesses a horrific crime. From a concealed vantage point, Jacop watches helplessly as a massive shadow plunges the city's esteemed master builder to his death. By witnessing the murder, Jacop instantly becomes the city's most hunted man. He is the sole witness to a deadly conspiracy that reaches deep into the power structures of medieval society, but the shadow that committed the deed has seen him too. What follows is a tense, breathless game of cat and mouse set against a meticulously researched historical backdrop. Schatzing masterfully weaves together the grandeur of a city in transition with the grit and danger faced by its lowest inhabitants. As Jacop runs for his life, the novel explores themes of power, survival, and the heavy human cost of monumental progress. The shifting dynamics between the city's rulers, religious authorities, and common folk create a rich tapestry of tension that drives the narrative forward. Through Jacop's eyes, readers experience the sights, smells, and perils of the thirteenth century, where every corner hides a potential trap and loyalty is a rare commodity. Death and the Devil stands as a stellar example of historical fiction, combining meticulous world-building with an intricate, suspenseful plot that keeps readers gripped until the very end.
🎯 Lecciones clave
⚖️ Pros y contras
✅ Pros
Entorno histórico inmersivo y muy detallado
Trama de suspense atractiva y de ritmo ágil
Protagonista cautivador con una perspectiva única
Excelente exploración de la política y la sociedad medievales
⚠️ Contras
El ritmo puede ralentizarse ocasionalmente debido a las extensas descripciones históricas
La compleja intriga política puede requerir mucha atención para seguirse por completo
❓ Preguntas frecuentes
Who is the author of Death and the Devil? +
The book was written by Frank Schatzing.
In what year is the story set? +
The narrative is set in the year 1260.
Where does the story take place? +
The story takes place in medieval Cologne.
Who is the main protagonist of the novel? +
The main protagonist is Jacop, a lovable thief known as the Fox.
What inciting incident kicks off the plot? +
Jacop witnesses a mysterious shadow push the cathedral master builder to his death.
