
audiobook
by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet, W. J. (Willem Jacobszoon) Hofdijk
Eerste Hoofdstuk. - Het Sterfbed.
Tweede Hoofdstuk. - Afgedwaald.
Derde Hoofdstuk. - In den vreemde.
Vierde Hoofdstuk. - Hans de vedelaar.
Vijfde Hoofdstuk. - Gevankelijk weggevoerd.
Zesde Hoofdstuk. - Eindelijk hereenigd, om—voor goed weer te scheiden.
Zevende Hoofdstuk. - Eind goed,—al goed.
Colofon - Beschikbaarheid
A dark, rain‑soaked night in 15th‑century Haarlem sets the stage for a tale that feels both intimate and timeless. The city’s narrow, muddy streets glisten under a waning moon as a young, well‑clad boy darts through the shadows, his breath visible in the chill air. He is pursued by the town’s night watch, his hurried steps echoing the urgency of a secret he cannot yet name. The vivid description of the storm, the flickering lanterns, and the palpable fear draws listeners into a world where every footfall could decide a destiny.
Soon the boy’s desperate flight leads him into a hidden corner, where the light of the moon reveals more than just his fine garments—it hints at a lineage of privilege and a looming family burden. As the watchmen close in, the story unfurls into a legend of two brothers whose fates are bound to the city’s fortunes, promising intrigue, loyalty, and the harsh choices forced by a turbulent era.
Language
nl
Duration
~2 hours (154K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Release date
2018-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1931
Best known as the creator of the unforgettable boy hero Dik Trom, this Dutch schoolteacher wrote lively children's stories that felt more playful and true to childhood than many moralizing books of his time.
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1816–1888
A 19th-century Dutch poet, novelist, and historian, he wrote with a strong feeling for national history and legend. His books helped bring the Dutch past to life for generations of readers.
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by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet