
Megjegyzések:
MAGYAR TITKOK
I. Élő halott.
II. Kaland a kalandban.
III. Kakasviadal.
IV. Művelt emberkínzás.
V. Kontár és mester.
VI. Városhajdu.
VII. Daguerreotyp.
VIII. Arszlánbarlang.
Set against the bustling backdrop of early‑20th‑century Budapest, the story opens in a lavish drawing‑room where the elite mingle under the watchful eyes of secret societies. An unsettling hush falls when a young woman, Eszter, is found seemingly lifeless, her pale face hinting at a mystery that quickly spirals beyond a simple tragedy.
A sudden, eerie revival pulls the narrator into a tense exchange with the bewildered lady, whose trembling words speak of betrayal, hidden enemies, and a desperate plea for mercy. As whispered accusations of murder and deceit surface, the dialogue crackles with urgency, revealing a web of relationships tangled in fear and ambition.
The novel’s richly textured prose captures the claustrophobic atmosphere of aristocratic intrigue, drawing listeners into a psychological maze where every glance may conceal a lethal secret. Expect a haunting blend of suspense and emotion, as the first act builds a compelling foundation for the tangled destinies that lie ahead.
Language
hu
Duration
~8 hours (469K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by The Internet Archive
Release date
2018-05-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1810–1854
A sharp-eyed observer of 19th-century Hungarian city life, he wrote fiction and journalism that brought the everyday world of Pest-Buda onto the page. His work helped connect popular storytelling, satire, and newspaper culture at a time of rapid social change.
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