THE LUDWIG CONSPIRACY

Known as the “Fairytale King,” Ludwig II of Bavaria drowned amid mysterious circumstances. Oliver Potzsch uses this piece of history to create a murder mystery that takes the listener from the present to the past and back again. Narrator Simon Vance propels the story with his rich tone and subtle phrasing as he brings the listener intimately into the action of the plot. As the present-day art historian Sara Lengfeld and book antiquarian Steven Lukas become entwined in a murder, they must solve a mystery surrounding King Ludwig. Vance’s proficient vocal ability brings the king to life and smoothly connects the actions of the main characters. M.N.T. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2013]