The Star Castle

1869. In the name of His Majesty, the conquest of the stars begins… What if the conquest of the stars was a century ahead of its time? 1868. Aboard her high-altitude balloon, Séraphin’s mother mysteriously disappears on the edge of space. A year later, an anonymous letter reveals that her logbook has been found… Séraphin and his father, narrowly escaping kidnapping, follow the logbook’s trail to the foothills of the Alps. It is here, in the shadow of a fairytale castle, that King Ludwig of Bavaria has undertaken the construction of a copper and wood spacecraft that is set to change the course of history. A blend of Jules Verne-style adventure, romance and humor, this book appeals to dreamers of all generations, and proves, if proof were needed, that there’s no age limit to the marvelous. A large-format deluxe edition with an additional graphic booklet and an original cover created especially for the occasion, this is sure to delight everyone’s eyes.