Ray Adam: The Animals of Troyes, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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There are places where one wishes to stay. Troyes is one of them.

Eleven thousand years after the fall of humanity, Europe has once again become a land of dense forests, clear rivers and vast landscapes. Nature has reclaimed the world. Humans exist only as a distant memory.

Canids, horses, mice, eagles and many other animal peoples inhabit this new Earth. They speak the same language, learn from one another and share the belief that every living creature is part of a greater whole. Their peaceful coexistence is sustained by Gaia - the living memory of the Earth that connects all creatures.

For Dunny, a sixteen-year-old canid, this world seems perfect. But one day, mysterious Piscenes emerge from the sea. At the same time, Gaia falls silent. Without her unifying power, even peaceful neighbours begin to quarrel, mistrust and fear spread, and the harmonious balance starts to crumble.

Together with his friends, Dunny sets out on a journey that takes him to the Arctic Circle, across the Mediterranean and to the Pyramids of Giza. Along the way, they encounter ancient traces of fallen humanity, mysterious beings and a world that has become as beautiful as it is dangerous. Their quest is not merely a fight against an unknown enemy, but also raises the question of whether friendship, trust and compassion are strong enough to hold an entire world together.

"The Animals of Troyes" is an extraordinary novel for adults. It combines fantasy, adventure and philosophical questions in a story about responsibility, hope and the value of a peaceful community. Around 137 specially created watercolour illustrations accompany the story, bringing text and images together in a shared narrative.

The novel also marks the beginning of Troyes's international journey. Alongside the original German edition, editions are appearing in French, English, and Spanish, as well as in Latin.