
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
Dec 22, 2018
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1931
Best known for creating the beloved Dutch rascal Dik Trom, this former schoolteacher wrote lively children's stories that stayed popular for generations. His books mixed humor, adventure, and a warm eye for ordinary family life.
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1816–1888
A Dutch poet, novelist, and historian of the Romantic era, he wrote with a strong love of the Netherlands’ past. His books often blend storytelling, folklore, and national history in a vivid, old-world style.
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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