A lélekidomár: Regény (1. rész)

Set against the glittering backdrop of a 1897 Budapest coronation banquet, the novel opens with a lavish ballroom where aristocrats swirl in opulent dress while a mysterious newcomer watches from the margins. Though he possesses none of the usual trappings of power—a magic staff, a heroic legend, or political fame—he bears a rare gift: an uncanny ability to glimpse the secret wishes hidden in every heart. This “soul tamer” gently steers despair into hope, coaxing a suicidal guest back toward life and turning a bitter rival into a tentative ally.

As the night unfolds, his talent draws him deeper into the tangled web of court intrigue, prison corridors, and foreign salons, where he must decode whispered conspiracies and calm restless spirits. Through careful conversation he forces confessions, softens hardened criminals, and shields the innocent from unseen threats. The story follows his first daring maneuvers, offering a vivid portrait of a man who, without miracles or titles, reshapes the destinies of those around him.