{"product_id":"9788410194120","title":"The Waterbender","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Water Master\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the year 1660, Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances to the Sun King, aspires to expand the gardens of his palace. This novel intertwines courtly ambition with the secrets of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, offering a narrative that combines historical romanticism with ancestral wisdom. The reader will discover how power and science intersect in a plot where water, as a vital element, becomes the common thread of a story of intrigue and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work places the reader in 17th-century France, within the setting of Louis XIV's court. Nicolas Fouquet, a key historical figure, seeks to expand the gardens of his residence, a project that goes beyond aesthetics to become a symbol of power and control. However, the plot is enriched by the introduction of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, disciplines that provide a philosophical and practical perspective on the management of water and energy. Through this fusion, the novel explores how Eastern knowledge could influence the decisions of a statesman, combining romantic narrative with a deep respect for millennial medical traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCourtly ambition and patronage in 17th-century France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophy and practice of Chinese medicine and acupuncture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWater as a symbol of power, life, and transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and personal  intrigue at the Sun King's court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical romanticism as a vehicle to explore ancestral knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in historical fiction with romantic overtones, as well as those seeking a narrative that integrates Chinese medicine and acupuncture in a period context. It is ideal for those who enjoy plots that combine political ambition with Eastern wisdom, and for lovers of stories where the landscape and natural elements play a leading role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective that fuses European history with traditional Chinese medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that invites reflection on power, nature, and knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the court of Louis XIV from a rarely explored angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable approach to the principles of acupuncture and the philosophy of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that combines entertainment with cultural learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fernández, A. Lluís\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Mandala Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, ROMANTIC NARRATIVE, CHINESE MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 365 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel stands out for its originality in intertwining French courtly history with Chinese medicine, an unusual approach in historical romantic narrative. The work offers a balance between political intrigue and cultural dissemination, making it an attractive proposal for an audience looking for readings that go beyond mere entertainment. Its detailed setting and the inclusion of acupuncture as a central element provide a differential value that can satisfy both genre lovers and those curious about Eastern traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408243876187,"sku":"9788410194120","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841019412.jpg?v=1781859618","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410194120","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}