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I tried to like this book. I really did. I am a history buff, and had spent a good portion of my military service in Bavaria. I knew enough about King Ludwig II to be intrigued by a book that, on the surface, sought to create a plausible explanation for the inexplicable facts surrounding Ludwig's decline, the insurrection of his ministers, the intervention of Bismark, and his death. I failed to make any progress with the book until I finally realized that it wasn't grabbing me because it was ridiculous.

I had read some of Pötzsch's other work and it was better than this. I bit on a hustle from Amazon that it fitted my preferred genre of recreational reading, historical thrillers. Aside from some contrived meetups with some thugs and an equally contrived, and dragged out hint at romance, this book felt cobbled together. If Pötzsch has simply stuck to the Ludwig II story, without the flash forward toi the present and flash back to the King's era, excused by the insertion of a Maguffin memoir by a purported witness to the events of Ludwig's last days, it might have been better. Further, the dialogue, particularly between the the principles, which read like an old B movie tough girl in a jam with a clueless guy, just got old.

I will go back to Philip Kerr and Bernie Gunther if I want gaudy patter. Between a historical "detective" and a bookstore owner, just too much of a stretch for me.

I simply could not bring myself to finish the book and put it away about halfway through.


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The Ludwig Conspiracy Oliver Pötzsch Anthea Bell Books Reviews

Too be honest, I started reading this book several times over and had to come back to the story because it starts rather slow albeit mysteriously. I had been previously reading a fictional action detective series which added to my difficulty with getting started. So I re-read the first several chapters and jumped in with a renewed focus. Suddenly it's mystery takes off with exhilarating action with twists and turns like the winding roads of Bavaria that I have actually driven! Each shady character begins to take on new and deeper meaning as the story progresses. The author builds the story up slowly at first, then layers intrigue upon intrigue. Soon I found myself researching to check out the complex details and happenings. Before I knew it I was hooked and crunching through chapter after chapter to keep up with the action. The tale is truly multifaceted and is several mysteries within each other. It is this multiple layered aspect that draws the reader in and creates the exhilarating drive to find the answers in addition to action sequences that keep building the speed & desire to move forward. Historically accurate and filled with amazing ideas interwoven with the romantic and breathtaking beauty of Bavaria of both modern day and of the late nineteenth century! An excellent, exciting, very imaginative tale of mystery, intrigue, action and romance!
I, like another reviewer, really tried to like this book. I too am a history lover, and have always been fascinated by the enigmatic Ludwig II of Bavaria. As a music lover as well, I am also well aware of Ludwig's association with Richard Wagner. Therefore, all the elements were there....or should have been for an enjoyable read. Well, I plodded through about 60% of the book and gave up. It was like trying to swim through molasses! When I say "plod," that's what I mean. I kept saying to myself "come on already....MOVE!!!" But no, the story seemed to be going nowhere. Perhaps the fact that this is a translation had something to do with it, but I will never know. I should also add that the female lead's constant smoking was an additional turn-off. Was that supposed to make her glamorous? I know many Europeans are still heavily addicted to their nicotine, but it doesn't add one iota to the story, as I think smoking is disgusting.
I’ve read several of Oliver Pötzsch’s books starting with the Hangman’s Daughter. They all take place in Germany or Bavaria in the 1600’s. Oliver uses actual places and historically based characters.
Most of the books involve Jakob Kuisl the hangman in the town of Schongau. His family consists of his daughter Magdelena, his wife Anna-Maria, and Simon Fronweiser an admirer of the hangman and in love with Magdelena.
They are all excellent books, but this book is not about Jakob or his family.
The Ludwig Conspiracy concerns a plot to assassinate King Ludwig II of Bavaria and turn the crown over to Bismarck Chancellor of Germany. The story may or may not be true, however there are enough clues and innuendoes to bring truth to the story. Ludwig was also known as The Mad King and The Fairy Tale King, he lived in a make-believe world. He drained the kingdom’s treasury erecting castles.
The best known examples of these are Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, the latter was the model for Disney’s Cinderella Castle.
After visiting both of these castles, I was intrigued by the Ludwig legend and the excessive spending required in creating the opulence displayed in these castles.
Pötzsch has done a wonderful job researching the death and all ramifications related to it. He built an intriguing story entwined around these facts and rumors. A story of love, suspense, terror, and murder.
I have been fascinated by the death of King Ludwig the second since a trip to Germany about four years ago and while this is a fictional book, many of the facts are true and the story is interesting if a bit predictable.

Ludwig was the last castle builder in his country and it seemed that he was more focused on creating a world that had already past, rather than governing his country. So was he mad? Did he drown?

In this tale, it's because of his refusal to rule and the financial ruin he was putting the country in that appears to have driven many of the acts that lead to his death. And could you fault his ministers in that?

Oliver Potzsch has created a creditable situation and story. The characters are OK ... I didn't think the heroes were drawn as well as the scenes and the villain -- truly a memorable adversary -- but still a good read.
I tried to like this book. I really did. I am a history buff, and had spent a good portion of my military service in Bavaria. I knew enough about King Ludwig II to be intrigued by a book that, on the surface, sought to create a plausible explanation for the inexplicable facts surrounding Ludwig's decline, the insurrection of his ministers, the intervention of Bismark, and his death. I failed to make any progress with the book until I finally realized that it wasn't grabbing me because it was ridiculous.

I had read some of Pötzsch's other work and it was better than this. I bit on a hustle from that it fitted my preferred genre of recreational reading, historical thrillers. Aside from some contrived meetups with some thugs and an equally contrived, and dragged out hint at romance, this book felt cobbled together. If Pötzsch has simply stuck to the Ludwig II story, without the flash forward toi the present and flash back to the King's era, excused by the insertion of a Maguffin memoir by a purported witness to the events of Ludwig's last days, it might have been better. Further, the dialogue, particularly between the the principles, which read like an old B movie tough girl in a jam with a clueless guy, just got old.

I will go back to Philip Kerr and Bernie Gunther if I want gaudy patter. Between a historical "detective" and a bookstore owner, just too much of a stretch for me.

I simply could not bring myself to finish the book and put it away about halfway through.