The Secret of the Golden Treasure

A historical detective story set in Košice in the year of our Lord 1682. It is June 1682 and Judge Vida has his hands full. Day after day in Košice, mysterious murders of merchants are taking place, and large sums of gold are disappearing. To make matters worse, Thököly is preparing an attack on the city, his sister Eva and her beautiful companion, Rhédey, are already in town, and Palatine Esterházy has announced his visit. In this complex situation, with fear gripping the city and religious conflicts between Protestants and Catholics escalating, imperial officers from the Košice garrison, Barons Sapponara and Guadagni, along with Captain Bodrogi of the city guard, assist the judge in catching the murderers and finding the stolen gold. Will they succeed? This cleverly crafted story, featuring both fictional and real historical figures, not only entertains and captivates but will keep you in suspense from the first page to the last.