Friedrich Gestein

Pharaoh's Dust to Shattered Glass (THE ASHWORTH QUARTET, #0) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

London, 1784. A crate labeled "Egyptian Curiosity" lands on the docks, and Lord Ashworth aristocrat, gambler, and professional disappointment to his family-buys it on a dare.

Inside is a dull grey powder that smells of cedar and rot. One drunken boast later, the city's elite are paying twenty guineas a pinch for clearer skin, sharper wits, and eternal youth. Salons become catwalks of powdered noses and powdered lies; midnight duels are fought over counterfeit vials; and a black-market syndicate tightens its silken noose around London.

When bodies begin to drop, Ashworth discovers the only thing more dangerous than selling a miracle is admitting it was always a hoax. To survive he must outwit dockside cutthroats, out-talk scientific skeptics, and out-dance scandal at a ball where every step is gossip in satin shoes.

Lord Ashworth: The Mummy Powder Affair is the spark that ignites a four-book conspiracy. Swashbuckling intrigue, razor-sharp wit, and a city high on its own reflection welcome to the season's most addictive scandal.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Friedrich Gestein
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232317386
• Artikelnr.: 75904597

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.