
audiobook
by Kurt Matull, Theo von Blankensee
DE DIAMANTENKONINGIN - EERSTE HOOFDSTUK. - HET HEILIGDOM VAN ST. RIRE.
TWEEDE HOOFDSTUK. - EEN VLUCHT.
DERDE HOOFDSTUK. - DE REDDER NADERT.
VIERDE HOOFDSTUK. - DE HANDIGHEID VAN ZAKKENROLLERS.
VIJFDE HOOFDSTUK. - DE DIAMANTENKONINGIN.
ZESDE HOOFDSTUK. - DE BEDROGEN GAUWDIEF.
ZEVENDE HOOFDSTUK. - DE VERWISSELDE HANDSCHOEN.
ACHTSTE HOOFDSTUK. - DE TOOVENAAR AAN HET WERK.
NEGENDE HOOFDSTUK. - DE VALSCHE RAFFLES.
TIENDE HOOFDSTUK. - VERGELDING.
In the shadow of the rocky hills near Marome, the tiny chapel of St. Rire guards an unusual treasure – a gilded iron gauntlet once said to have been worn by the legendary Lady of Orleans. Pilgrims come to glimpse the relic, but the village sees little benefit, while the keeper of the chest lives a quiet, uneasy life. When a sharply dressed stranger arrives, his glittering jewels and promises of wealth set a tense negotiation in motion.
The outsider offers the gauntlet in exchange for a sack of gold, claiming the relic can bring its holder untold power and protection. The aging guardian, torn between duty and temptation, must decide whether to betray his oath or risk the stranger’s dangerous ambition. As night deepens over the ancient stone, the quiet village braces for a choice that could reverberate far beyond its modest walls.
Language
nl
Duration
~2 hours (119K characters)
Release date
2025-12-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1920
A prolific German popular writer and journalist, he moved easily between novels, magazines, and the early film world. His career captures a lively moment when adventure fiction and new screen storytelling were growing side by side.
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A prolific German storyteller of popular adventure and crime fiction, he wrote under the pen name Theo von Blankensee as well as his own name, Matthias Blank. His books came from the fast-moving world of early 20th-century entertainment, where suspense and action mattered most.
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