Balthasar's Odyssey

2003

by Amin Maalouf

Set in 1665, Balthasar's Odyssey unfolds on the tumultuous eve of the Year of the Beast, a time when the world was believed to be on the brink of apocalypse. Antiquarian merchant and sage, Balthasar, embarks on an epic journey to find a book that holds the secret of God's hundredth name, a key to the survival of the world.

In his quest, Balthasar travels through lands ravaged by fear and anticipation of the end times. He witnesses cities in flames, encounters communities awaiting the Apocalypse, and discovers love amidst despair. This tale weaves magic and mystery, love and danger, and ultimately questions the possibility of salvation.

Join Balthasar as he navigates through the Mediterranean and beyond, driven by the hope that unraveling the secret of the hundredth name will bring salvation to a distraught world.

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