
audiobook
by Albert Lee
CHAPTER I THE MAN IN THE MEADOW
CHAPTER II THE MAN ON THE STAIRS
CHAPTER III THE PICTURE IN THE FIRE
CHAPTER IV THE COMING OF THE GUARD
CHAPTER V THE MAN IN THE ARCHWAY
CHAPTER VI THE SEARCH
CHAPTER VII THE PASSAGE
CHAPTER VIII THE PRINTER'S WORKSHOP
CHAPTER IX THE MAN BY THE RIVER
CHAPTER X ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS
In a sunset‑lit meadow, a young woman named Margaret tends to a solitary traveler whose tired steps and foreign accent mark him as an outsider. She offers him guidance, noting that the city gates will soon close and he lacks a pass, while the landscape itself offers no shelter. Their brief exchange reveals a blend of compassion and curiosity, setting the stage for a chance encounter that could ripple beyond the quiet fields.
Soon after, Margaret rushes to reunite with Herman, a lover waiting by the river, their playful banter hinting at a deep bond tinged with jealousy. The stranger’s presence awakens a subtle tension between duty, desire, and the looming darkness of night. Listeners are invited into a world where simple gestures carry weight, and the first act promises a delicate dance of loyalty, survival, and the pull of unknown roads.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (453K characters)
Release date
Jul 13, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1946
A magazine editor with a front-row seat to American publishing at the turn of the 20th century, this writer moved through some of the era’s best-known periodicals. His work includes books on universities and public figures, shaped by years in literary and journalistic circles.
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