
I Sárika
II Ella
III Katinka
IV Terka
V Liza
VI Mici
VII Klárika
Kemény Margit
At a glittering evening in the city’s grand ballroom, the Gyurkovics family presents their spirited daughter Sárika to society. Surrounded by lively music and a swirl of aristocratic faces, a nervous young officer—Hidvéghy Zoltán—is introduced by the ever‑watchful Horkay Feri. Their first dance crackles with the polite elegance of the era, while whispers about future trips to Italy and summer stays in the countryside hint at the family’s ambitions and the subtle power plays beneath the surface.
As the night unfolds, Sárika’s bright curiosity intertwines with Hidvéghy’s confident charm, and Horkay’s lingering affection for the broader Gyurkovics clan adds another layer of intrigue. The conversation drifts from local gossip to distant estates, painting a vivid portrait of a household balancing tradition, romance, and the restless desire for broader horizons. Listeners are drawn into a world of polite flirtations, familial expectations, and the quiet hum of a society on the brink of change.
Language
hu
Duration
~2 hours (118K characters)
Release date
Jan 10, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1863–1954
A major figure in Hungarian literary life, Ferenc Herczeg was a celebrated novelist, playwright, journalist, and public intellectual whose polished works often reflected the conservative currents of his era. His long career included popular stage successes, influential editorial work, and a place in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
View all books
by Ferenc Herczeg

by Ferenc Herczeg

by Ferenc Herczeg

by Ferenc Herczeg

by Ferenc Herczeg

by Ferenc Herczeg

by Ferenc Herczeg

by Ferenc Herczeg