Synopsis
The Master of the Day of Judgment by Leo Perutz is a historical fiction novel set in 17th century Prague. The story follows a young man named Peter Gross as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and deceit. Peter is a student of alchemy and is fascinated by the mysteries of the universe. He becomes involved with a group of alchemists who are searching for the secret of eternal life.As Peter delves deeper into the world of alchemy, he discovers that there are darker forces at work. He learns that there is a powerful figure known as the Master of the Day of Judgment who holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. The Master is a mysterious figure who is feared and revered by all who know of him.Peter becomes obsessed with finding the Master and discovering the truth about the universe. He travels across Europe, encountering a cast of characters who are all searching for the same thing. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Catherine who becomes his partner in his quest.The novel is rich in historical detail and is a fascinating exploration of the world of alchemy and the occult. The Master of the Day of Judgment is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1930. The Master of the Day of Judgment is about a drug, created in Florence in the 16th century, that makes people see the Master (God). The downside is that they also see the Day of Judgment and all the demons of Hell, which leads them to believe that they are being attacked by the demons of Hell and then they commit suicide. The novel, set in Vienna in 1909, is structured like a murder mystery, with the identity of the victim only being revealed near the end. A Kirkus review said, The identity of the Master provides a solution that, like that of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is more disturbing than the mystery itself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the Author
Leo Perutz is the author of eleven novels that attracted the admiration of such writers as Graham Greene, Ian Fleming, Italo Calvino, and Jorge Luis Borges. He was born in Prague in 1882 and lived in Vienna until the Nazi Anschluss, when he fled to Palestine. He returned to Austria in the fifties and died in 1957.
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