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New York Dodd, Mead & Company 1903
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
The Traitors - CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
In a storm‑laden night, the ancient halls of a noble house echo with the cries of a restless populace. Nicholas of Reist, the last scion of a venerable lineage, watches the streets below swell with angry voices demanding action against the oppressive ruler Metzger. His sister Marie, fierce and unwavering, urges him to step forward, invoking the weight of their heritage and the desperate hope of their countrymen.
The tension between duty and doubt sharpens as Nicholas grapples with the magnitude of the moment. He feels the pull of history, the expectation that his bloodline will restore order, yet he hesitates, aware that any move could plunge the nation deeper into chaos. As the mob’s chant grows louder, the siblings’ clash of ideals sets the stage for a dangerous game of loyalty, intrigue, and the looming threat of betrayal that will shape the fate of their homeland.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (446K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-06-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1866–1946
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