Ludwig

by Leslie Kenton

Hardcover, signed and dedicated by author on title page ("For Alan, with much love! Leslie"); first edition. Jacket and boards are worn, with a few minor marks; more so on the former, which is also scored. Page block is tanned and slightly marked. Paperclip indentation on upper edge of FEP. All text is clear. TS

Genres: Fiction

Hardcover

First published February 25, 1998

About the author

AUTHOR OF THIRTY-FIVE BEST-SELLING BOOKS
Award-winning writer, broadcaster and novelist, Leslie Kenton is well-known in the English-speaking world for no-nonsense, in-depth reporting. Published by Random House UK, she is the author of more than thirty-five best-selling books on health. beauty and spirituality. Her work is regularly translated into other languages. According to London’s Time Out, “If there is one expert who can genuinely be described as pioneering and visionary, it is Leslie Kenton.”

A former consultant to European Parliament for the Green Party and course developer for Britain’s Open University, Leslie is trained in Chinese Medicine, nutrition, homeopathy and bioenergetics. She was the first Chairperson of the Natural Medicine Society in the UK. Her contribution to natural health was honored by her having called on to deliver the McCarrison Lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. She also conceived and created the worldwide Origins range for cosmetic giant Estée Lauder.

LESLIE KENTON’S TELEVISION PROGRAMS
Her network television programs include Raw Energy, a cookery series, and Ageless Aging, both of which she conceived, wrote and presented herself. She has made several short films on health and spiritual topics for the BBC. Her TV documentary To Age or Not To Age, screened in the Southern Hemisphere, made television history when, in only 5 weeks, the diet and exercise protocol she designed reversed parameters of aging in people between 30 and 60, in medically measurable ways.

LESLIE KENTON’S CURA ROMANA
For the last four years, Leslie has mentored men and women throughout the world on Leslie Kenton’s Cura Romana®—a unique online program for fat loss and transformation of body, mind and spirit. Her approach to wellbeing combines natural health with cutting-edge science. She looks upon the techniques and information she shares with others as practical tools enabling people to realize their innate potentials for energy, health and personal freedom. “The more each of us is able to live life from the truth of our being,” she insists, “the greater become the gifts we bring to our families, communities and the planet itself.” www.lesliekenton.com and www.curaromana.com.

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this over 10 years ago and still remember its dark moodiness. I developed a huge crush on Beethoven as a result of this book. I'm also still determined to see Rodin's bust of Beethoven after Kenton described it so powerfully. Some have described it as a 'spiritual thriller' - I hope this doesn't put it in the same class as Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code. I may need to read it again to make sure I haven't outgrown it.

[Josna B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book maybe 6 years ago and loved it instantly. I still remember the book's dark mood. I think Kenton has done a wonderful job creating a dark mood that blends perfectly well with her language and the story. I hope to re-read this book in a few years. I think you have to be able to embrace the dark mood if you wish to appreciate this book for what it is- a wonderfully written masterpiece.

[Jam Sinclair · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was AMAZING. Why is it so unknown?! I'm in a bit of a daze since finishing, I can't stop thinking about it. It's such a fascinating, immersive and intriguing story. I had no idea what to expect going in. The writing is so beautiful. There are many deep, thought-provoking subjects involved and the author is so thorough, vivid and brilliantly concise in her deliverance and explanations. The story unfolds and sucks you in in such a gripping and secretive way. It really makes you feel like you're involved in something special, and slightly ominous. The characters are well developed and you get to know and feel them.

I find with maybe every 20-30 books I read, there is one that stands out. It flows like a film playing in my head, I remember all the characters and events easily, I CANNOT put the book down, but I HAVE to because I don't want to finish it so soon.
This is one of them.

Throughout this engrossing, page-turning thriller, there are a lot of historical facts involved, mixed with theories. I was led down many rabbit holes of mystery on Youtube after googling the conspiracies mentioned in this story. In no way am I a strong believer (or disbeliever since reading this, lol) but it did draw me in, in a kind of Da Vinci Code way, and kept me hooked and interested until the last page. And even after. I'm still obsessing..
One weird thing, I googled one of the conspiracies mentioned in this book, and nothing came up. NOTHING! That gave quite a lot of credibility to what some of the characters were saying. Which freaked me out a bit. Lol
I just hope more people read this, you don't need to be a Beethoven fan. I think most thriller/adventure/conspiracy/gothic fans will love it. It's just a very well written, enthralling thriller with a historical/gothic touch.
I don't reread many books, but this one I definitely will.

Book of the year so far for me <3

[Irene Pirrera · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was hard to get into at first and there were some what I call 'Dry Biscuit' moments too..(hard to swallow!) But persevering with the book, things started to get much more interesting and less drawn out but it took reading it about half way. After that, I was captured by the history and the letters and the characters. I am glad I managed to read the whole thing and not drowning it in the bath.