Von Bek
Moorcock, Michael, 1939-2013
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This is the story of Ulrich von Bek, a cynical mercenary who sells his skills as a soldier in the wars taking place all over Europe. After the particularly horrific destruction of a city in which he played a role, von Bek decides to desert the military company he was working for and travel alone for awhile before seeking further employment. On his solo journey, he happens upon a castle where he takes refuge with - and then falls in love with - the keeper of the castle, the beautiful Sabrina. It is in this castle that he meets Lucifer, the master of Hell, and finds out that his soul is already destined for Hell. And so, in exchange for his soul, von Bek agrees to go on a quest for Lucifer, namely to find the Cure for the World's Pain.
Main title:
Von Bek / Michael Moorcock ; edited by John Davey.
Imprint:
London : Gollancz, 2013.
Collation:
xviii, 584 pages ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes QR code.
Contents:
The war hound and the world's pain. Originally published: New York: Timescape Books, 1981The city in the autumn stars. Originally published: London: Grafton, 1986.
ISBN:
9780575092457 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
Language:
English
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BRN:
219906