Thury Zoltán összes művei (2. kötet) Emberhalál és egyéb elbeszélések

In a remote countryside, the ancient woods that have long been the lifeblood of a humble village become the center of a bitter dispute. The aging baron, more concerned with distant politics than his own lands, leaves the forest to be harvested by the peasants, who trade the cut branches for meager goods and a few festive decorations. When the baron dies and his son assumes control, the new lord vows to end the exploitative logging, promising the villagers a chance to protect the trees that sustain them.

Tensions rise as the community confronts the harsh realities of authority and survival. A local magistrate attempts to mediate, yet soldiers arrive and the atmosphere sours into fear and anger. The villagers’ quiet resentment begins to surface, hinting at a collective resolve that could reshape their relationship with the forest and each other. This early struggle sets the stage for a powerful exploration of class, tradition, and the fight for a shared home.