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A quiet river winds through a secluded meadow, its gentle ripples slipping over smooth stones as if unaware of the roaring torrents that shape distant valleys. Around it, dense thickets intertwine, their branches forming a tangled canopy that keeps the world at bay, while bright clover blossoms paint the grass with flashes of red and blue. Beyond the low hills a darkened forest rises, its shadow‑laden trees stretching like ancient pillars, and the occasional cry of a lark or the soft rustle of a deer hints at life thriving beneath the hush.
In the shallow pool at the river’s edge a solitary figure appears, her dark hair clinging to wet shoulders and her simple white shirt catching the sun. Her eyes, bright and curious, seem to belong to a different realm, reflecting both the clear water and the wild sky above. As she watches the world around her, a quiet wonder settles over the meadow, suggesting that her arrival may stir secrets hidden in the landscape and set a gentle tale of discovery into motion.
Language
fi
Duration
~12 hours (713K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 21, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1825–1887
A hugely popular 19th-century German novelist, she turned personal setbacks into fiction that won a massive readership. Writing as E. Marlitt, she became known for lively, emotional stories with strong heroines and sharp social observation.
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