by Peter Berling · Anaya · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788479793968
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«El obispo y su santo» is the historical novel by Peter Berling, published by Anaya in paperback (492 pages, in Spanish).
The story is based on alleged secret diaries of Guido II, bishop of Assisi and mentor of Francis of Assisi, to recreate the saint's life. Amid ecclesiastical intrigues, crusades and the medieval setting, the narrative portrays the power of the Church and the origins of the Franciscan order.
This book was translated from German by Helga Pawlowsky and its original title is Franziskus oder das zweite Memorandum. It belongs to the Eldorado collection and the Grail Cycle series.
Suitable for readers of historical fiction interested in the Middle Ages, the crusades and the figure of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Peter Berling was a German actor, film producer, and writer. He has worked on several occasions with director Werner Herzog, among them his collaborations with actor Klaus Kinski like Aguirre, the Wrath of God; Fitzcarraldo, and Cobra Verde.
