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Wikipedia article
'Kacper Ryx' is a Polish historical crime novel written by Mariusz Wollny, published for the first time in 2006 by Cracow-based Wydawnictwo Otwarte.
Novel features many historical characters, including poets Mikoaj Sp-Szarzyski, Jan Kochanowski and Mikoaj Rej. It also features Jan Zamojski, Jan Tomasz Drohojowski, Zygmunt II August, Mikoaj Rej, ukasz Grnicki and Erazm Czeczotka. Additionally, the important role is played by the legendary character of Pan Twardowski.
It met generally positive critical acclaim, resulting in two sequels, 'Kacper Ryx i krl przeklty' (2008) and 'Kacper Ryx i Tyran Nienawistny' (2010). The book was read on the Radio Krakw
It was reissued in 2007 by the same publishing house, having 580 pages, with 2 maps attached and 6 pages long glossary. In 2011, it was released as audiobook
Plot synopsis
The novel begins with a scene of mystification. With the help of Twardowski, brothers Mniszech convince king Zygmunt August that his dead wife, Barbara Radziwiwna, was resurrected. The action moves to Krakw. In an inn owned by Kacper's aunt, he mets Kochanowski and Grnicki. With the recommendation of the first one, he is appointed as an investigator who must solve the case of stolen seal.
A short investigation results in determining the thief, Bartosz from Lusina. His capture requests a voyage outside the Cracow. Kacper and Mikolaj Sep Szarzynski manage to capture the offender, but they are lost at surrounding marsh.
References
Category:Polish historical novels
Category:2006 novels
Category:Novels set in the Middle Ages
Category:Historical crime novels
Category:21st-century Polish novels
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