
Gerstäcker
Der Kunstreiter
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A restless young baron, fresh from a whirlwind romance with the enchanting Georgine, finds himself racing between the demands of high‑society intrigue and the gritty world of grain trade. Determined to prove his worth, he rides into a remote village, posing as a simple merchant while secretly pursuing a lucrative deal that could secure his standing among the local aristocracy. His quick wit and flamboyant confidence mask a deeper yearning to win Georgine’s affection and to carve out a reputation that will make even his father proud.
In the village tavern, whispers about his mysterious title and his hurried arrival set the stage for a tangled web of obligations and opportunities. Hugo balances the practicalities of weighing wheat against the promise he’s made to Georgine, who pushes him toward a secretive “Zaubereiche” that hints at a hidden agenda. As the first light of dawn breaks, his excitement builds, and listeners are left eager to follow his daring quest for love, profit, and the unexpected twists that lie ahead.
Language
de
Duration
~3 hours (189K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by richyfourtytwo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-06-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1816–1872
Drawn from years of hard travel and firsthand adventure, his stories brought 19th-century frontiers, emigrant journeys, and far-off landscapes vividly to life. He wrote with the pace of a born storyteller and the eye of someone who had actually been there.
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