
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 Hungarian writer and journalist of the Reform Era, he became widely known for lively city sketches and the sprawling crime novel Magyar titkok. His work captured the bustle, gossip, and social tensions of 19th-century Pest with unusual energy.
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