
GRAZIA DELEDDA
language: Finnish
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In a remote village that clings to ancient traditions, the festive eve of Saint Basil’s Day turns uneasy when a teenage shepherd’s son vanishes without a trace. Elders gather on the cracked steps of the weather‑worn Decherchi manor, trading uneasy theories—some whisper that the boy’s own father may have been involved, while others blame a loss of faith and honor that has eroded the community. The conversation is punctuated by the somber presence of Don Simone, a proud but aging patriarch, and his blunt relative Cosimu, whose simple outlook masks deeper anxieties about a world that no longer respects the old gods.
As rumors spread and the search stretches from the nearby hills to distant Gallura, the villagers confront the stark contrast between their crumbling stone heritage and the restless, uncertain future ahead. Listeners are drawn into a richly atmospheric portrait of a place where every stone seems to hold a secret, and the line between duty and betrayal blurs with each passing night.
Language
fi
Duration
~6 hours (358K characters)
Release date
2025-01-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1936
A Nobel Prize-winning novelist from Sardinia, her stories are known for their vivid sense of place and their deep sympathy for ordinary lives. She wrote with quiet intensity about tradition, hardship, faith, and the pull of fate.
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