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A disquieting night drapes over the city as Klara awakens from a feverish dream, haunted by whispered accusations of espionage and the echo of unseen footsteps. Guided by the steady hand of the young Elemér, she stumbles through dim alleys toward a modest tavern, where the scent of fresh bread and honeyed wine offers a brief respite from the dread that clings to her. Their arrival sparks a tense exchange with Fridrik, the baker, whose nervousness betrays an undercurrent of suspicion that hints at hidden loyalties and secret messages.
The narrative weaves together the fragile hope of finding a lost companion and the looming threat of betrayal, casting ordinary city life in a shadowy light. As Klara and Elemér navigate the cramped rooms and bustling shop, the ordinary mingles with the uncanny, pulling the listener into a world where every whispered word may conceal a spy and every familiar face could be an adversary. The story’s vivid atmosphere and lingering mystery promise a compelling journey through love, fear, and the search for truth.
Language
hu
Duration
~7 hours (444K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat, 1904.
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
Release date
2022-09-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1814–1875
A major 19th-century Hungarian novelist and public thinker, he became known for psychologically rich historical fiction and sharp political writing shaped by the upheavals of his age.
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