This was a very interesting book about a culture that I have not had the pleasure of hearing too much about. I thought it was interesting that the author kind of poked fun a little bit about people who wanted to buy Dan Brown mysteries, when his story was of a similar nature. This work was definitely interesting and the clues were not as obvious as a Dan Brown novel, which is kind of what I liked about it. I like historical novels, especially ones that are well researched. From somewhere I hears a quote that if you want to teach history, tell the story. That happens here, along with a current thriller consisting of a chase for a diary written in shorthand and code. The historical period is King Ludwig II before the World Wars, and his deposition and death in 1886. Beyond posters for his most famous castle, Neuschwanstein, the model for Disney's Cinderella'a castle, the Mad King of Bavaria is unknown in America today.
What do You think about Die Ludwig-Verschwörung (2011)?
Typical 'treasure hunt' type of book. I found this one quite entertaining.
—peebeen
I loved this clever combination of historical fact and fiction.
—Haleigh
Really good, enjoyed the ending, built to a nice crescendo
—nhoan
Interesting entertaining story. Writing is just okay.
—Katieegibson
