
audiobook
HILDA HUNTUVUORI
language: Finnish
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Aurelia, once the sole daughter of Rome’s most privileged family, is forced to flee the glittering streets of the empire after a cascade of personal tragedies. Arriving on the tranquil hills of Lebanon, she watches the Mediterranean darken while memories of gladiatorial spectacles and imperial banquets haunt her. In the quiet of her new villa, the scent of ancient cedar trees and the soft murmurs of night draw her toward a lingering question about purpose.
One evening a young messenger named Luukas brings news of a wandering teacher whose hands seem to heal both body and spirit. Intrigued, Aurelia listens as the tale of miracles spreads from Galilee to the very hills she now calls home, prompting her to wonder whether the salvation promised for the sick might also mend a heart broken by loss. As the eastern night deepens, she finds herself at a crossroads between her Roman past and the strange, hopeful future hinted at by this mysterious healer.
Language
fi
Duration
~56 minutes (54K characters)
Release date
2024-11-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1887–1968
Best known for historical novels set in Finland’s early centuries, this Finnish teacher-writer brought medieval legends and national history to life for generations of readers. Her career in the classroom and on the page gave her work a clear, accessible voice that still feels welcoming today.
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