by Peter Vossler (Author)
When the young English gentleman Phineas Camill steps into the Hôtel La Porte Noire in Paris in the year 1831, he is instantly ensnared by the ominous aura of the ancient building. At the heart of the enigma lies a mysterious book, its faded pages holding knowledge that shatters the boundaries of human imagination. As Phineas delves deeper into the dark secrets, reality itself begins to unravel. Meanwhile, in a distant world, an orphan becomes the pawn of cosmic forces whose influence reaches far beyond time and space. For readers who appreciate the profound, mystical storytelling of Clark Ashton Smith, the lyrical magic of Patricia McKillip, and the philosophical depth of Umberto Eco, this novel is a mesmerizing discovery.