Schattentanz

by Mary Ryan, Christine Strüh (Translator), Sonja Schuhmacher (Translator)

Auf dem Höhepunkt der Inquisition wird die schöne Agnes als Hexe angeklagt. Der Inquisitor Matthias Robertus verliebt sich in sie, doch selbst er kann sie nicht vor dem Scheiterhaufen retten. Um ihr Andenken für die Ewigkeit zu bewahren, fertigt er eine Maske ihres Gesichts und einen Ring an. 350 Jahre später tauchen die magischen Requisiten in Irland wieder auf, und die Leidenschaft von damals erwacht von neuem ...

473 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[LittleSophie · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was so stupid.
I read it in a kind of sentimental fit, because I remember reading it when I was something like 13 and thinking it just the most mysterious and gripping book ever.
Well, this should not have been a surprise, but the novel was really astonishingly bad.
The language was abysmal and stilted, with consciously inserted pretentious multi-syllable-words, the plot still felt mysterious - because it didn't make any sense! And that despite the incredibly heavy-handed allusions and clues...
And it seems like the whole European population heard about this supposedly top secret society, with everyone constantly asking 'have you seen a ring somewhere?' 'Did you happen to come across a silver mask?' - straight up ridiculous...
Do NOT bother with this one. I'm now ashamed for my younger self...

[Sharon Reeves · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just didn't like it. Reading the back of the book, I thought it was the kind of book I would enjoy, but i just didn't. I could not recommend it.