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A mysterious missive arrives on the wings of a white dove, its silver feather and crimson foot a symbol of a promise exchanged in the spring of 1637. The writer, caught between duty and yearning, offers the bird as a token of freedom while confessing a lingering attachment to someone far away. As the dove returns, the narrator reflects on gratitude, the weight of gratitude, and the uneasy comfort of having a familiar messenger once more.
The tale then shifts to a quiet domestic scene where the dove, now called Iris, perches beside a sorrowful sister, stirring memories of loss and fleeting joy. Through lyrical reverie, the narrator contemplates the fragile balance between captivity and release, love and obligation, and the small, humming moments that make life feel both vast and intimate. Listeners will be drawn into a contemplative world where a simple bird carries the weight of hearts and histories yet to unfold.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (163K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-01-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1870
Best known for sweeping adventures like The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, he wrote stories full of duels, daring escapes, and unforgettable revenge. His novels helped shape popular historical fiction and still feel lively and fast-moving today.
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