
HUIZE „CANNEHEUVEL”
I I UITGEVLOGEN VOGELS.
II II FRITS VECHT
III III MARIETJE
IV IV FRITS OVERWINT.
V V DE ZIGEUNERBENDE
VI VI ERIC’S KROONJAAR
VII VII ’T POPPENHUIS
TOMMY’S PARTIJ.
VIII VIII JUFFERTJE WOELWATER
After eleven years apart, the Canneheuvel family gathers in a newly bought villa in the Van Stolkpark, which they christen ‘Huize Canneheuvel.’ The grandparents, eager to revive the lively homestead of their youth, welcome their grandson Bas, returning from Soerabaïa after a difficult school stint abroad. The house offers a quiet refuge compared to the bustling city life of The Hague where the older children have settled, and the parents strive to keep the family close while balancing work.
Bas, once a frail child, has grown into a sturdy, red‑cheeked youth who quickly becomes the heart of the household with his gentle way with animals. He feeds the garden birds, cares for the neighbor’s dogs, and speaks to every creature with a soft, patient tone that seems to calm even the shyest feathered visitor. His quiet confidence and readiness to help suggest a life where simple kindness bridges the gaps between generations.
Language
nl
Duration
~4 hours (253K characters)
Release date
Dec 22, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1937
A Dutch writer whose fiction ranged from colonial village life to warm, imaginative books for children, she also left a small but revealing mark on the literary world around Kartini and Java. Her work offers a mix of everyday observation, storytelling, and period detail.
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