Ariel Pierre Haemmerlé with the newly published book
Back in 2021 we wrote an article about Ariel-Pierre Haemmerlé at this link, the tour guide with a big personality. This lovely man has just published his seventh book! Check out another article in 2022 about his fifth book at this link. We met up with him again to find out more and get our hands on a copy of Geneva, a Voyage through its History... laced with a detective story.
This is an updated and completed version of the book “Genève et la tentative d'assassinat de la chancelière”, of which the 2nd edition was published in 2019 – and has been translated into English by the author himself.
In 14 chapters over 300 pages, this book takes you on a guided tour through the historical sites of the City and Canton of Geneva. As the author, Ariel Pierre Haemmerlé, is a professional tour guide for the city, he has been able to pass along his knowledge and integrate it into the storyline. In an entertaining way, the book tells how Geneva has become that City of Peace we cherish today with its history of 15’000 years.
To add another dimension to the story, a fictional attempted assassination of the Chancellor mixes into a routine tour one day, and all the tribulations that follow.
An excellent overview on the history of the protestant Reformation with Calvin and John Knox, a great number of events threads itself through the book. It’s the only book available in English on the fabulously rich history of Geneva.
The preface is by Laurent Moutinot, former President of the Government of Canton of Geneva and Minister of Justice and Territory. The last proofreaders are Marilynn Geiger, tour guide and former proofreader for the WHO and some NGOs, and Geoffrey Perry, former Communication Officer at the British Mission to the UN in Geneva.
On sale in the English-language bookshops of Geneva or can be ordered directly from the author.
PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES
Ariel also gives conferences of 45 minutes in English or French to talk about his other book, “Geneva, the important dates of its 15’000-year-old history”. A powerpoint presentation animates the talk with anecdotes and fun facts.
Ariel Pierre has kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a signed copy of his latest book: Geneva, a Voyage through its History... laced with a detective story (value Fr. 30.-). Delivery to a Swiss address only.
Fill out this form and answer this multiple choice question: How many chapters does this book contain?
Only one entry per person and per email is allowed. The competition closes at midnight on Thursday, 21 November 2023. The names of all those submitting correct answers will be placed into the digital hat and the winner’s name drawn at random by Friday, 22 November 2023. No cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. The winner will be notified by email.
Geneva, a Voyage through its History... laced with a detective story.
Ariel Pierre Haemmerlé
Certified translator, author, certified tour guide
alpi.haemmerle@sunrise.ch
ISBN 978-2-940721-63-4
180º éditions
300 pages
Format 130 x 220 mm
Price CHF 30.-
Original book in French, this is translated by the author into English.
