Tod und Teufel

📘 About This Book

Kesuksesan global Frank Schatzing dengan tampilan baru yang segar. Dalam novel multibestseler dunia «Tod und Teufel», Frank Schatzing dengan ciamik menceritakan intrik mematikan di Cologne pada abad pertengahan. Di balik gejolak politik dan sosial yang masif, pertempuran sengit demi kekuasaan di sepanjang Sungai Rhine meletus — dan seekor rubah sedang mengalami hari yang buruk... 1260: Di Cologne, katedral paling spektakuler di dunia Kristen menjulang menggapai langit. Kemegahan dan maknanya tumbuh setiap hari. Bagi para petualang dan peziarah dari seluruh penjuru dunia, kota ini menjelma menjadi sebuah janji — bagi Jacop der Fuchs, gelandangan sekaligus pencuri yang dicintai, kota ini berubah menjadi neraka. Tanpa sengaja, ia melihat sesosok bayangan raksasa mendorong arsitek utama katedral hingga terjatuh ke jurang maut. Dialah satu-satunya yang melihat pembunuhan itu. Namun bayangan tersebut juga melihatnya. Tak lama kemudian, setiap orang yang diceritakan oleh Jacop tewas. Diburu oleh para konspirator dan si pembunuh misterius, ia akhirnya menemukan perlindungan pada pendeta pemabuk Jaspar dan keponakannya, Richmodis. Mereka memutuskan untuk membantu Jacop dalam pertarungan bagaikan Daud melawan Goliat! Namun Richmodis cerdas, Jaspar licik, dan sang rubah tidak menyandang julukannya tanpa alasan... Bertepatan dengan novel baru Frank Schatzing, «Helden», yang melanjutkan kisah Jacop dengan cemerlang, «Tod und Teufel» diterbitkan dalam edisi yang didesain ulang sepenuhnya. Sebagai novel seru yang unik sekaligus petualangan sejarah yang megah, «Tod und Teufel» kini menjadi awal dari trilogi yang memukau.

📖 Ringkasan

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.

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