The Elixir

Georg Moritz Ebers was a German Egyptologist and novelist. In this fiction book, he uses his expertise about the mystical worlds of other cultures to pen this book about a special elixir. Taking place in Germany, this fantastical tale uses its entertaining and sometimes over-the-top characters to showcase the superstitions and magic that are inherent in European culture in a short, compelling tale that allows readers of today a chance to look at the country's past.