A review by the CE of Book 1 in a new series of #renaissancehistoricalfiction
Book Blurb:
A young man’s destined quest becomes a dance with the devil in a mesmerizing retelling of the Faust legend by the bestselling author of the Hangman’s Daughter Tales series.
It’s the fifteenth century and only heretics are curious about the universe.
Germany, 1494. Born under a rare alignment of the stars, Johann Georg Gerlach, “the lucky one” to his mother—is fated for greatness. But Johann’s studies and wonder at the sky have made him suspect. Especially in wake of the child disappearances that have left the God-fearing locals trembling and his one true love trapped in terrified catatonia. Her only words: “I have seen the devil…”
Banished from Knittlingen as cursed, Johann crosses paths with Tonio del Moravia. The traveling fortune-teller and master of the arcane arts recognizes something extraordinary in the wanderer. Taking Johann under his wing, Tonio promises a new world of knowledge and sensations. But with it comes a sinister web of deception and a chilling prophecy.
The stars are set to align again. Now Johann must draw on the skills of his apprenticeship to solve the dark mystery that grips his village in fear and the deepening mystery of his own destiny.
His Review:
Johann Georg was born as a result of a triste between his beautiful mother and a stranger. His father hated him. His mother called him Faustus (the lucky one) born under a lucky star. His father despised him and gave him no fatherly love. At eight years he meets our villain, Tonio, and his life is forever cursed by this devil personified.
Oliver Pötzsch has captured the essence of life in the middle ages and the turmoil that was Europe. His translation of the writing regarding Faust is laudable. His translator, Lisa Reinhardt, makes the German language come to life in English.
Europe is a cesspool of intrigue and disease. How anyone survived is totally a mystery. Devil worship abounds and the church with its’ Inquisitors does it’s best to stamp out any but the “true religion.” Johann is blessed with a great mind and tremendously inquisitive instinct. The devil knows that he will be a great addition to his earthly realm.
Cannibalism and vampires have nothing on this story! Become engrossed in a life of struggle, travel which is near impossible, and villains of the first magnitude. Weep with the characters in this story as they overcome enormous hardships to they struggle through life. Does good always triumph over evil? Dive into this narrative and seek the answer. CE Williams
Book Details:
Genre: Renaissance Historical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Historical Mystery
Publisher: Amazon Crossing
- ISBN-10:1542009987
- ISBN-13:978-1542009980
- ASIN: B07WGDKKYC
Print Length: 475+ pages
Publication Date: To be released April 28, 2020
Source: Publisher and NetGalley
Title Link: The Master’s Apprentice
Rosepoint Publishing: Five of Five Stars 
The Author: (Amazon) Oliver Pötzsch, born in 1970, has worked for years as a scriptwriter for Bavarian television. He himself is a descendant of one of Bavaria’s leading dynasties of executioners. He lives in Munich with his family. Photo © Dominik Parzinger.
(Goodreads) Oliver Pötzsch is a German writer and filmmaker. After high school he attended the German School of Journalism in Munich from 1992 to 1997. He then worked for Radio Bavaria. In addition to his professional activities in radio and television, Pötzsch researched his family history. He is a descendant of the Kuisle, from the 16th to the 19th Century a famous dynasty of executioners in Schongau.
©2020 CE Williams – V Williams 
Rosepoint Publishing 
You did a great research about the product and really loved reading it. I must say I’ve no idea about this post before and not even heard that word. While i’m writing this i am using buffer and hoot suite to monitor my social media’s. I’m thinking to try to will share my feedback after trying it.
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Oooh historical fantasy. First time in this genre?
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Nope. It is also sci-fi and historical fantasy and I thought just the kind the CE might enjoy and he did. (Now I’m strapped to find him another–quick!)
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Hahahaha. I have faith in your abilities 😉
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Thank you😚
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Woah and gulp… Not my kinda read, for sure.
Great review, Sir
How are you?
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He’s fine but onery. How are you doing? He said this was good but long. Just finished another I gave him that he loved!! Gotta keep him busy you know.
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Hahaha ya I get that. What did you give him to read
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I gave him an author request, Beyond the Moon by Katherine Taylor. He loved it–said it rated a 5+. (Remember, he tends to be generous. 🙂 I’ll be posting his review for that one in March.
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Beyond the moon sounds like a good werewolf kinda story, your fav perhaps😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Nope. Don’t like werewolf or vampires but I do like witchy stories.
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Ooh I know that!! But had to tease youb
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He says to tell you it’s very spooky and sometimes a little too graphic.
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Yikes…. OK not for me 🙈🙈
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Me, neither. I guess the fifteenth century was beyond brutal.
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