
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
Ivan awakens on his wedding morning with a sky as clear as his hopes, meticulously dressing for the day while the world outside hums with ordinary life. The quiet rituals of tying a perfect knot and sharing a modest breakfast with his landlady set a calm scene, but an unexpected knock introduces a figure from his past—Alexander Poubalov, a man whose presence carries the weight of unresolved history.
The brief encounter between the newly married Ivan and the enigmatic Poubalov hints at secrets that have lingered beneath the surface of his new happiness. As Ivan grapples with the sudden intrusion, listeners are drawn into a tense dance of memory, duty, and the mysteries that may yet reshape his future, all while the ordinary world continues its gentle rhythm.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (409K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 5, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1909
A Harvard-educated American composer and writer, he moved easily between fiction, musical theater, and the study of Native American song. His work includes the novel Strongheart and the 1909 book American Primitive Music, which gave special attention to Ojibway songs.
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