Von Bek could be a great read for fans of dark fantasy and adventure. The unique mix of historical fiction and fantasy elements, with appearances from Lucifer and the Holy Grail, will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book also explores the themes of morality, redemption, and the cost of one's choices. Overall, the book delivers a thrilling story, where the protagonist's interactions with the devil and the uncertainty of his fate will leave a lasting impact on the reader.

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Moorcock's Multiverse presents for the first time, definitive editions of Michael Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.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. This quest is also known as the Search for the Holy Grail.As von Bek travels around Europe on his impossible quest, he will find himself caught up in wars, politics, intrigue and romance. But he can never forget his purpose - or the terrible bargain he has made with the devil...Contains THE WARHOUND AND THE WORLD'S PAIN and THE CITY IN THE AUTUMN STARS. Other details ISBN: 9780575092457 Publication date: 10 Oct 2013 Page count: 608Biographical NotesBorn in London in 1939, Michael Moorcock is the legendary editor of the influential NEW WORLDS magazine and a prolific and award-winning writer with more than 80 works of fiction and non-fiction to his name. He is the creator of Elric, Hawkmoon, Jerry Cornelius and Colonel Pyat, amongst many other memorable characters.The greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasy.A supreme example of the fantasy genre and more — TIME OUTScenes of beauty and power, and serious ruminations on humankind's capacity for great dreams and profound horrors — LOCUS

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