Fantastic and adventurous December 1812. Like a fugitive, the defeated Napoleon travels through Europe. In the deep of night, he makes a stop in Weimar to seek out Goethe with an urgent request. A few days later, the Brothers Grimm arrive at the court in Karlsruhe - with a recommendation from Goethe. The Duke is looking for a teacher for his newborn child. However, in Karlsruhe, they soon encounter ominous warnings. Who is urging them to abandon their mission? What is the story behind the duke's son? As the brothers seek to uncover the truth, they find themselves in deadly danger. Kai Meyer is a master of creating magical worlds.