
In the twilight of Roman rule over Britain, a young woodcutter’s son discovers a legacy that stretches back generations: the power to speak stories that seem to echo the very stars. Nicanor’s quiet evenings on the hill, where he croons to the night sky, awaken a belief in his parents that his voice will soon be called upon by those in power. Their hope is tempered by a warning that such a gift must be wielded with humility.
Against a backdrop of crumbling forts, bustling market towns, and the clash of Roman legionaries with Saxon warriors, Nicanor’s narratives begin to weave together the lives of nobles, soldiers, slaves, and mystics. As the empire’s grip loosens, his tales become a bridge between cultures, offering a glimpse of shared humanity while hinting at the larger conflicts that loom. Listeners are invited into a world where myth and history mingle, and where a storyteller’s song may shape the destiny of a fading age.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (597K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-08-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1880
Best known for an eerie 1904 novel set around ancient Egypt and reincarnation, this early American writer moved comfortably along the border between historical fiction and the fantastic. Her small body of work still feels distinctive for its atmosphere and unusual themes.
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