
HELGE RODE
A sun‑drenched villa perched on a Swiss hillside becomes a stage for restless nerves and whispered intrigues. Dr. Stern, his family and a handful of servants move through the elegant rooms, each corner echoing with the tension of a war that characters are forbidden to discuss. A sharp‑tongued maid challenges the household’s fragile order, demanding payment while hinting at hidden scandals, while the nervous chauffeur fumbles between obedience and rebellion.
Amidst the polished marble and blooming gardens, the characters’ private grievances surface in terse repartee, exposing a clash between duty and desire. Gerda’s sudden, cryptic proclamation about “flying to the front” and the looming presence of a mysterious benefactor set a tone of restless anticipation. As alliances shift and secrets simmer, listeners are drawn into a world where a single forbidden word can ignite the quiet storm simmering beneath the villa’s serene façade.
Language
da
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Release date
2025-03-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1870–1937
A Danish poet, critic, and journalist whose writing moved between symbolist lyricism, essays, and drama, he became a distinctive literary voice in Denmark around the turn of the 20th century. His work is often remembered for its reflective tone and for engaging with the cultural debates of his time.
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