Imperial Cauldron

The Imperial Cauldron is a trilogy that follows the lives of those who belonged to the Habsburg imperial family, who longed for escape and sought magical adventures. Crown Prince Rudolf loved a hunting lodge on the edge of the Vienna Woods, but his deaths will send waves of shock across Europe. His image, memory, and spirit must be sustained and protected, and others must be made to pay the price to ensure his good name cannot be sullied.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: ESME Publishing

Imperial Cauldron is a trilogy, accompanied by a booklet of Appendices and background information. Volume 2 spans the period from 1880 to 1890, providing a glimpse into the lives of those who belonged to the Habsburg imperial family. Despite their privileged status, these individuals yearned for escape, whether it was a physical reality or an illusion. For the Empress, horses and England offered magical adventures, where her spirit soared. On the other hand, Crown Prince Rudolf found solace in a hunting lodge on the edge of the Vienna Woods. At Mayerling, he cherished the sound of the wind rustling through the branches of the black fir trees, describing it as a pure melody. However, this escape would lead to tragic consequences, as he would take an unwitting girl with him, causing a wave of shock across Europe. Despite his demise, the prince's image, memory, and spirit must be sustained and protected. It is imperative that others be held accountable to ensure that his good name remains untarnished.

Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739162146