
The story opens in the breathtaking realm of Tyrol, a land where snow‑capped peaks blaze crimson at sunset and valleys spill over with vines, wildflowers and crystal‑clear streams. The landscape is painted in vivid reds, golds and blues, while ancient stones whisper of battles long past and a red‑stained heart that pulses beneath the hills. Festive songs rise each June, celebrating this sacred symbol, and the air is heavy with the scent of blooming alpine roses and the echo of distant church bells.
Against this richly woven backdrop a young listener is drawn into the lives of the valley’s inhabitants, who balance fierce loyalty to their homeland with the weight of forgotten sacrifices. As the community prepares for the upcoming celebration of the red heart, the narrator feels both the pull of tradition and a restless curiosity about what lies beyond the familiar fields. The opening invites you to wander Tyrol’s colorful meadows, listen to its timeless hymns, and sense the quiet promise of an adventure that will unfold amid history and hope.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (189K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-07-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1951
A Danish novelist and philanthropist, she brought a strong sense of compassion to her fiction after years of charitable work. Her books range from novels and children’s stories to poetry and biography, with a warm interest in people and moral questions.
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