Buch, Englisch, 164 Seiten, Format (B × H): 125 mm x 196 mm, Gewicht: 262 g
In the Darkness of a Locked-Down Berlin, a Secret Past Bleeds Through
Buch, Englisch, 164 Seiten, Format (B × H): 125 mm x 196 mm, Gewicht: 262 g
ISBN: 978-3-384-47304-2
Verlag: tredition
Amid a plague-stricken Berlin in 2032, two teenage siblings, Hans and Ellen Andernbach, uncover a haunting family secret. Locked down in their ancestral mansion, the Andernbachs navigate a world ravaged by a mutated bubonic plague, where desperation and scientific hubris intertwine.
A mysterious crack in the cellar wall leads Hans and Ellen to a hidden diary belonging to Henrietta Haller, a 19th-century nurse. The diary recounts chilling experiments involving lamb blood transfusions during her career and unveils a legacy of dark secrets, forbidden practices, and moral dilemmas. As they delve deeper into Henrietta's world, they discover ties to their own lineage, culminating in the shocking revelation of an infant buried within their home.
While the siblings grapple with the weight of their discovery, the shadows of the past bleed into the present, threatening their family’s stability and forcing them to confront humanity's enduring desperation for survival.
"Lambs' Blood" is a gripping tale of medical ethics, familial bonds, and the timeless consequences of playing God.
Zielgruppe
'Lambs' Blood' is a compelling, atmospheric novel blending elements of historical fiction, mystery, and dystopian drama. The book attracts readers who are interested in the following:
Historical and Scientific Curiosity: Readers fascinated by historical medical practices, especially controversial and morally ambiguous ones like xenotransfusion, would find the story gripping.
Mystery Enthusiasts: The layers of secrets within the Andernbach family and the eerie discovery of the diary and the grave provide a deep mystery that would appeal to fans of gothic literature or suspense novels.
Dystopian and Pandemic-Related Stories: Given the contemporary setting in a plague-ridden Berlin of 2032, it will resonate with readers interested in speculative fiction or narratives exploring humanity's resilience during crises.
Family Drama and Legacy: The intertwining fates of the Andernbachs and Hallers, and the burden of ancestral secrets, will attract readers who enjoy multi-generational sagas with complex interpersonal
