Magnhild von Bahr-Skaap

The Queen of Babylon (The Adventures of a Time Traveller, #2) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Queen of Babylon tells the story of Harold Jones, a reclusive programmer who uses a temporal device to travel to ancient Babylon. There, he encounters Queen Ragata, trapped in a loveless political marriage to King Utanballe. To gain access to the palace, Harold poses as an envoy from the northern Geats, entertaining the king with invented tales of Viking-like warriors while secretly developing a deep connection with the queen.

When their relationship is discovered, they flee Babylon together. They find refuge in Sippar-Amnanum, a riverside town where they build a new life - Harold as an inventor and Ragata as a respected healer. When their growing reputation threatens their safety, they escape to a mountain settlement, eventually finding a hidden cave that becomes their true home. For nearly a year, they live in peaceful happiness, with Ragata practicing her healing arts and Harold using his knowledge to help the local mining community.

Their peace is shattered when King Utanballe, who has obsessively searched for them, suddenly appears near their cave. During their escape attempt, Ragata is struck by an arrow. She dies in Harold's arms in their cave home, speaking final words about freedom and the mountain herbs they had gathered that morning.

Harold returns to his own time, devastated by the loss. Only his friend Carl knows the truth of his story. In honor of Ragata's memory, Harold transforms his life, creating a healing garden and quietly helping others with herbal remedies, just as Ragata had done. While maintaining his outward appearance as a reclusive programmer, he finds purpose in preserving and sharing Ragata's healing wisdom, bridging the centuries that separate them.

The story explores themes of freedom, authentic living, and how love can transform even the most isolated soul.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Magnhild von Bahr-Skaap
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230041849
• Artikelnr.: 72689876

Autorenporträt

Magnhild von Bahr-Skaap is a Swedish author, physicist, and musician whose work bridges the worlds of science and storytelling. Her acclaimed series, "The Adventures of a Time Traveller," has carved out a unique niche in the science fiction genre by combining rigorous scientific concepts with the surprisingly relatable tale of an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances.

By day, Magnhild inspires young minds as a high school physics teacher in Stockholm, Sweden. Her ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting shines through in both her teaching and her writing, particularly in how she transforms dense theoretical concepts into adventures that even her protagonist - a self-proclaimed "just an IT guy" - can understand and navigate.

"The Adventures of a Time Traveller" series follows Harold Jones, an asocial, middle-aged IT professional from the United States, whose mundane life takes an extraordinary turn when he mysteriously receives a time travel device. The series chronicles his secret transformation from a barely-noticed office worker to a temporal adventurer, all while maintaining his cover as the boring IT guy that nobody at work pays attention to. The contrast between Harold's outwardly unchanging daily routine and his incredible temporal escapades creates both tension and humor throughout the series.

A doctoral graduate in Theoretical Physics from Stockholm University, Magnhild brings scientific authenticity to her fiction while never losing sight of the human element. Her works have been praised for their ability to explain complex physical concepts through Harold's perspective - a character who, despite his technical background, often finds himself googling the scientific principles he encounters in his adventures.

When not teaching or writing, Magnhild serves as the drummer and vocalist for the eclectic ensemble Bryna Fjässa & the Spånken Group. The band has created a concept album based on her "Time Traveller" series, translating Harold's adventures into a unique musical experience. As an urban forager in Stockholm, she often draws parallels between finding hidden treasures in the city and Harold's discoveries throughout time.