Description
The Vltava Enigma
Book Summary
A gripping novel that combines historical fiction with fantastic elements during the Second World War. The story follows Lieutenant Hans Heisler and Ensign Moritz, who uncover a mysterious find beneath the ruins of an old mansion on the banks of the Vltava River in Prague. This discovery sets in motion a complex power conspiracy within the Third Reich, involving high-ranking Nazi officials and an exclusive team of scientists. A plot that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat from the first chapter to a surprising conclusion.
What is it about?
In April 1941, in the city of Prague, two German army officers, Lieutenant Hans Heisler and Ensign Moritz, make an extraordinary find under the rubble of a centuries-old mansion located on the banks of the Vltava River. Upon reporting the discovery to their superior, Reichsprotektor Konstantin von Neurath, he orders total secrecy and the formation of a team of elite scientists to investigate the enigma. What begins as an archaeological discovery becomes the trigger for a twisted conspiracy that threatens to alter the balance of power within the Third Reich, in a plot that unfolds between Prague, Dresden, and Berlin.
Main themes
- Conspiracies and power struggles within the Nazi hierarchy during World War II
- Archaeological and scientific discoveries with supernatural implications
- The conflict between military reason and the inexplicable in wartime
- Occupied Europe as a setting for secrets hidden for centuries
Who is it recommended for?
For readers passionate about historical novels set in World War II who are looking for plots with fantastic and mystery elements. Also for those who enjoy historical conspiracies, archaeological discoveries, and thrillers that mix real events with speculative fiction. Especially suitable for those who appreciate narratives with a fast-paced rhythm and surprising plot twists.
What this book offers
- An original fusion of rigorous historical fiction and speculative fantasy that maintains narrative tension
- A plot of political intrigue and conspiracy that explores the inner workings of power in the Third Reich
- An archaeological mystery that defies rational explanation and maintains suspense until the end
- A detailed setting in three key European cities during the war: Prague, Dresden, and Berlin
- An immersive read with complex characters and a thought-provoking ending
Technical specifications
- Author: Segovia Ramos, Francisco José
- Publisher: EDITORIAL SG
- Language: Spanish
- Theme: FANTASY, HISTORICAL FICTION
- Collection: MYSTERY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 506
- Weight: 500 g
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