Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
463
Language
English
Published
Jun 12, 2012
Publisher
HarperVia
ISBN-10
0547807686
ISBN-13
9780547807683
Description
In a secluded Bavarian village, the harsh winter weather brings a palpable stillness to the countryside, hiding dark secrets beneath its serene surface. The year is 1660, and the villagers are grappling with more than just the biting cold; an air of mystery hangs over them, magnified by the arrival of an enigmatic stranger known as the Dark Monk. As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, whispers of fear and intrigue travel quickly through the frosty air, leading to rising tensions within the community.
The village, once a haven of simple farming life, becomes a battleground of wills as suspicion grows. With each passing snowstorm, the desperate search for truth unveils an array of hidden agendas, long-buried grudges, and the very nature of faith itself. The Dark Monk, cloaked in shadows, may hold the key to either redemption or destruction, challenging the villagers to confront their own darkness in a chilling tale of survival, betrayal, and the quest for light amidst the shadows.
The village, once a haven of simple farming life, becomes a battleground of wills as suspicion grows. With each passing snowstorm, the desperate search for truth unveils an array of hidden agendas, long-buried grudges, and the very nature of faith itself. The Dark Monk, cloaked in shadows, may hold the key to either redemption or destruction, challenging the villagers to confront their own darkness in a chilling tale of survival, betrayal, and the quest for light amidst the shadows.
Genres
Religion & Spirituality
History
Politics