Keisarinna Elisabet

audiobook

Keisarinna Elisabet

by Clara Tschudi

FI·~5 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

KEISARINNA ELISABET

0:01
2

CLARA TSCHUDI

0:27
3

I.

12:05
4

II.

8:16
5

III.

11:49
6

IV.

8:46
7

V.

8:23
8

VI.

12:50
9

VII.

14:17
10

VIII.

11:35

Description

A dazzling ceremony unites two branches of the Wittelsbach line, drawing together an astonishing web of European royalty. The diamond wedding at Possenhofen is as much a celebration of love as it is a vivid snapshot of an era where titles, alliances, and personal quirks intertwine. Amid the glittering festivities, listeners meet the charismatic Duke Maximilian, his devoted wife Ludovica, and their sprawling family—each member carrying a unique blend of talent, ambition, and, at times, eccentricity.

Beyond the ballroom, the narrative follows the enigmatic Empress Elisabeth, a figure both revered and misunderstood. Her longing for solitude clashes with the expectations of a court that sees her as a living relic of a bygone age. As whispers of mental strain and secret passions ripple through the gathering, the story gently probes the tension between public duty and private yearning, setting the stage for deeper conflicts that will shape the family's future.

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Language

fi

Duration

~5 hours (295K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tuula Temonen

Release date

2021-04-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Clara Tschudi

Clara Tschudi

1856–1945

Known for lively biographies of queens, empresses, and remarkable women, she brought European history to a wide audience with a storyteller’s touch. Her books combine careful research with an eye for dramatic lives and turning points.

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