SECRETS OF KALISZ

Discover the fascinating history of Kalisz, a city that, like a mythical Phoenix, rose from the ashes. Get to know its charming corners, narrow streets, atmospheric cafes and magnificent architecture. Piotr Sobolewski, with passion and insight, reveals the mysterious stories and forgotten places, intertwining the past with the present.

• Mysterious stories of Kalisz streets
• Forgotten places rediscovered
• Extraordinary people and their surprising fates
• The past intertwining with the present
• A Kalisz criminal under the wing of Al Capone
• The legendary nightclub "Piekiełko" and its mysterious guests
• Disputes between Asnyk and Konopnicka about the role of Kalisz in their lives

In this book, a Kalisz criminal comes under the wing of Al Capone himself. The legendary nightclub "Piekiełko" opens its doors to mysterious guests. A tourist from the eastern borderlands loses important documents in Kalisz, and Asnyk and Konopnicka argue about whose biography Kalisz played a greater role in. In Chełmca, in an atmosphere of terror, a desperate cry is heard from the church tower. Witkacy, secretly, at night, sneaks into the church and conducts conversations with the priest in an unknown language. Kalisz becomes a power on the Polish boxing map, and unknown perpetrators steal a painting by Rubens himself!

Piotr Sobolewski, the author of "Secrets of Kalisz", is a lover of local history who, with extraordinary care and attention to detail, recreates the atmosphere of old Kalisz. His book is not only a collection of curiosities and anecdotes, but above all a fascinating journey through time that allows you to better understand the heritage of this unique city. An ideal book for history lovers, regionalists and everyone who wants to discover the unknown face of Kalisz.

Księży Młyn Dom Wydawniczy is a renowned publishing house specializing in publications in the fields of history, culture and art. The publishing house takes care of the high editorial quality of its books, cooperating with the best authors and graphic artists. As a result, Księży Młyn's books are highly appreciated by both readers and critics.

Reach for "Secrets of Kalisz" and let yourself be carried away on a fascinating journey through the corners of the history of this extraordinary city. Get to know its secrets, discover forgotten places and meet extraordinary people who created its rich and colorful past. Let the reading begin!