The Master of the Day of Judgment

The Master of the Day of Judgment by Leo Perutz is a historical fiction novel set in 17th century Prague. The story follows a young man named Peter, who becomes obsessed with the idea of finding the elusive alchemist, Rabbi Loew. Peter believes that the Rabbi has the power to bring his deceased lover back to life.As he searches for Rabbi Loew, Peter becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and deception. He discovers that the Rabbi is not only an alchemist, but also a powerful mystic who has the ability to control the elements and communicate with the dead.As Peter delves deeper into the Rabbi's world, he uncovers a sinister plot to overthrow the ruling powers of Prague. With the help of a group of rebels, Peter must navigate a treacherous path to stop the Rabbi and his followers from unleashing a catastrophic event on the city.The Master of the Day of Judgment is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. Perutz's vivid descriptions of 17th century Prague bring the city to life, and his masterful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1930. The Master of the Day of Judgment is about a drug, created in Florence in the 16th century, that makes people see the Master (God). The downside is that they also see the Day of Judgment and all the demons of Hell, which leads them to believe that they are being attacked by the demons of Hell and then they commit suicide. The novel, set in Vienna in 1909, is structured like a murder mystery, with the identity of the victim only being revealed near the end. A Kirkus review said, The identity of the Master provides a solution that, like that of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is more disturbing than the mystery itself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.