
In a richly appointed garden salon of a Parisian hotel, two seasoned diplomats — the Hanoverian government councillor Meding and the astute Count Chaudordy — debate the fate of a stalled colonisation scheme for displaced Hanoverians in Algeria. Their conversation reveals a web of royal ambition, imperial politics, and the fragile hopes of a people forced into exile. As the king's plans crumble under opposition and intrigue, the stakes for a new home and a future army become painfully clear.
Against this backdrop, Meding navigates rivalries within the court and the secretive machinations of agents sent by the king, trying to salvage a project that could secure both land and identity for his countrymen. The narrative blends historical detail with personal drama, exposing the precarious balance between duty to a displaced nation and the personal cost of political games. Listeners are drawn into an atmosphere where loyalty, ambition, and the shadow of exile shape every decision.
Language
de
Duration
~6 hours (366K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 6, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1829–1903
Best known under the pen name Gregor Samarow, this prolific German novelist turned politics, courts, and recent European history into vivid popular fiction. His books often blend insider knowledge with dramatic storytelling, which helps explain why they reached such a wide readership in their time.
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