Friedrich Gestein

Lady Constance and the Gravesend Ledger (The Mummy Powder Affair, #2) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Lady Constance Belmont, queen of Mayfair salons, is dragged into a glittering scandal when a smuggled ledger surfaces at Gravesend docks. Its coded pages link titled lords, government ministers and a mysterious financier to a lucrative trade in bogus "mummy powder" peddled as an elixir. Armed with sharp wit, sapphire silk and reluctant allies a dour natural philosopher and an ink-stained journalist Constance races through ballrooms, coffee-houses and fog-choked alleys to expose a conspiracy that turns fashionable obsession into political poison. The second instalment in Friedrich Gestein's series blends 18th-century elegance with brisk intrigue, revealing that beneath powdered wigs and courtly smiles, empires can crumble as easily as ancient dust.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Chrispen Dee
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232073794
• Artikelnr.: 75915271

Autorenporträt

Early Life and Background

Born in Leeds, England, the author grew up with a rich blend of cultural influences. His German mother from Hamburg shared tales of Teutonic resilience, while his English father from Yorkshire instilled a love for storytelling and the natural beauty of the Yorkshire moors. This unique upbringing fostered his lifelong curiosity about human origins and perseverance.

Education

He pursued history at Glasgow University, where he delved into archives and immersed himself in local culture. His academic focus was on uncovering the raw, unpolished truths of ordinary lives rather than grand historical narratives.

Career and Personal Life

The author moved to South Africa, drawn by its vibrant yet tumultuous history. There, he met and married Nomsa, a Zulu woman whose strength and warmth became central to his life. Together, they raised four children.

Return to Europe

In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic prompted his return to Germany, his mother's homeland. Amid global upheaval, he turned to writing as a means of connecting historical struggles with contemporary challenges.

Writing Approach

His methodology combines meticulous archival research with imaginative storytelling. He frames his work as a "conversation across decades," linking past resilience with present-day struggles.

Current Life

As of March 2023, he resides in Germany with his wife Nomsa. With their children grown, he continues to write from a quiet study, viewing history as a living mirror that reflects both triumphs and unresolved questions.