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Der Löwe von Flandern
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A crimson sunrise spills its light across a mist‑cloaked forest, turning dew into a kaleidoscope of color as a silent band of heavily armored knights rides toward Rousselare. Their gleaming steel, silk‑trimmed surcoats and pennants bearing ancestral crests speak of a proud, war‑torn lineage that clings to the old ways of Flanders. The riders move with disciplined purpose, their horses’ hooves breaking the hush of the woods, while occasional jests break the tension and reveal the camaraderie that binds them.
At their head is a tall, blond‑haired commander whose fierce blue eyes scan the distant towers with a mix of resolve and unease. Though his bearing suggests confidence, subtle glances toward his followers hint at a secret plan that may test his loyalty to both his men and his heritage. As the troupe pushes deeper into unfamiliar terrain, the story unfolds against a backdrop of chivalry, cultural pride, and the looming threat of foreign ambition, inviting listeners to explore what it means to defend one’s identity when the world beyond the borders is changing.
Language
de
Duration
~12 hours (733K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Wolfgang Menges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-01-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1812–1883
A pioneering Belgian storyteller, he helped make Dutch-language fiction a living force in 19th-century Flanders. His novels mixed romance, history, and popular appeal, earning him a lasting place in Flemish literary culture.
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