1260: In Cologne, the most spectacular cathedral of Christianity reaches toward the sky. For pilgrims from all over the world, the city becomes a promise – but for Jacop the Fox, a lovable drifter and thief, it turns into hell. As the only witness, he sees a giant shadow push the master builder of the cathedral into the depths. Pursued by conspirators and a ghostly murderer, he eventually finds refuge with the drunken cleric Jaspar and his niece Richmodis. They decide to help Jacop. Because Richmodis is smart, Jaspar is cunning, and the Fox does not carry his nickname without reason...

1263: Now a respectable apprentice merchant, Jacop is confronted by his past. Hunted by Scottish mercenaries and a malevolent witch, he becomes embroiled in a power struggle that shakes all of Europe. The tension between power and morality unfolds in full drama.

Includes:
"Death and Devil." Audio play featuring the voices of Mario Adorf, Anke Engelke, Gerd Köster, Peter Matic, Timmo Niesner, and many others.
"Heroes." Read by Simon Jäger. With an afterword read by Frank Schätzing.