
The Ludwig Conspiracy
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Narrated by:
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Simon Vance
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By:
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Oliver Pötzsch
In 1886, King Ludwig II, the King of Bavaria, was deposed on grounds of mental incapacity without any medical examination. His "diagnosis" remains controversial among historians to this day. Soon after his fall from power, Ludwig died under mysterious circumstances, leaving the eccentric and beautiful "fairytale" castles he had built as his only remaining legacy.
While putting away books from an estate sale purchase, rare book-dealer Steven Lukas finds a box he's never seen before wedged between books on a high shelf. In it he discovers what looks to be a small diary written entirely in code, a lock of hair, and old photographs of the Fairytale King. It isn't long however, before his excitement turns to fear as he realizes that mysterious others want the diary too - and will apparently kill to get it. Suspecting that his find may contain the secret truth behind Ludwig's death, Steven consults with art historian Sara Lengfeld. Soon they find themselves on the run together, investigating each of Ludwig's three castles for clues as to just what in that ancient diary could be so explosive as to be worth killing - and even dying - for.
©2011 Oliver Pötzsch. English Translation © 2013 Anthea Bell. Recorded by arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. (P)2013 HighBridge CompanyListeners also enjoyed...




















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way too long
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Pötzsch drops red herrings and surprises throughout the story. The descriptive settings he paints makes the reader/listener feel as though they are right beside the characters. I wish the story had not ended. It was that good. On a side note, I fell in love with the story so much that I just purchased the hardcover for my personal library.
Brilliant
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I had no idea what to expect
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Best story ever
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The story woven around the conspiracy of how he died is thrilling. I couldn't stop listening. The Audio Book made this book even more exciting. perfectly matched with the person who read it.
Especially Interesting If You Visted the Castles
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Star Wars meets the DaVinci Code
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Would you try another book from Oliver Pötzsch and/or Simon Vance?
I am hesitant about other books by Potzsch. I was so excited by the book description, but felt let down. The story was just meh.As for Simon Vance, his narration was great. I would definitely listen to another book narrated by him, so long as the book sounded interesting.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
I think it would take a lot of changes to make this one more enjoyable, but the biggest thing would be to strengthen the plot.Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?
I think he did them all well.Was The Ludwig Conspiracy worth the listening time?
It depends on the listener. For me, the story was a let down.Kind of a watered-down DaVinci Code vibe
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What made the experience of listening to The Ludwig Conspiracy the most enjoyable?
It was a good story, had great flow, just enough historical fact to make it interesting, the relationships worked well, and the storyline kept you listening.What did you like best about this story?
EverythingHave you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, I it was a pleasant voice, and his interperation was great.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When reality hitted the main character.A pleasant suprise, not what I expected :-)
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Loved it
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Fascinating tour of Bavaria
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