Star Castle 1869: Conquest of Space. Book 1
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A fantastic story that takes your breath away!
The world is full of amazing things and incomprehensible possibilities... And there are people who are looking for ways to its heights, to the vast cosmos.
In a hot air balloon, Claire Dulac goes to the stratosphere in search of a mysterious source of energy, the aether, and disappears. A brilliant engineer, Archibald Dulac, is sure that he has lost his wife forever, but their son, Seraphine, still hopes for her return.
A year later, they receive a mysterious letter from an unknown person, in which it is said that Claire kept a ship's log. They are asked to come to a Bavarian castle, where an ambitious young king will be waiting for them, who dreams of flying in a ship charged with ether. However, there are dangers waiting for them in the castle, because there are people who will stop at nothing to conquer space.
XIX century. Fearless travelers, thirsty for new discoveries, look to the stars and dream of conquering space!
"Star castle. 1869: Conquest of space. Volume 1" is an immersion in an incredible alternative universe created by the French illustrator Alex Alis. Since childhood, the author himself was fascinated by science-magic novels, the age of great discoveries and the rapid progress of civilization.
A fantastic story that takes your breath away! The world is full of amazing things and incomprehensible possibilities... And there are people who are looking for ways to its heights, to the vast cosmos. Claire Dulac goes in a hot air balloon to the stratosphere in search of a mysterious source of energy - aether - and disappears.
Why should you buy:
· Who is this book for? For brave dreamers and future conquerors of the Universe! Those who love twists and turns, want visual enjoyment, and appreciate cool award-winning comics.
· Star Castle has it all: chases, royal conspiracies and dangerous races, mysterious disappearances, spies and the fight for the throne. The main character, Serafin, embarks on a risky journey in search of his mother. Will he be able to solve the mysteries and ultimately conquer the cosmos?!
· This story is for everyone who wants to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the era of steam engines, great scientific discoveries and, in addition, experience an exciting adventure!
· A book inspired by science and dreams, it is guaranteed to captivate readers with its adventurous plot and incredible watercolor illustrations.
Interesting facts about the author:
· Алекс Алиц (real name Alexandre Alice) is a French author and illustrator of graphic novels. He was born in 1974 in a small town in the south of France. In 1997, he graduated from the Higher Business School in Paris. Currently works in France and sometimes in the USA. He traveled a lot in Europe, where he fell in love with medieval castles. This love formed the basis of his works.
· In the book "The Starry Castle" turns to Jules Verne and the romanticism of the 19th century, creating a colorful world of adventure and wonder that will enchant both adults and young readers alike. His books have been translated into 15 languages.
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