
The story opens on a stifling summer night over the massive Tonava River, its waters a restless mirror of a sky shrouded in heavy clouds. Small islands, tangled in reeds and ancient trees, break the endless expanse, while a lone bird cries a warning that fades into the darkness. In this oppressive silence a faint glimmer of fire appears on a distant shore, hinting at a hidden camp.
A handful of men, led by a seasoned commander and a fiery young warrior, have slipped from the reeds onto a silent, low‑profile boat. Their whispered orders speak of a covert gathering, a desperate plan to wrest freedom from an unseen foe. Tension crackles as they exchange wary glances, aware that death hovers like a storm cloud above them. The scene is set for a perilous trek through untamed wilderness, where loyalty and courage will be tested against the looming threat of betrayal.
Language
fi
Duration
~6 hours (378K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-05-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1834–1912
A bestselling German novelist and historian of the 19th century, he is best remembered for historical fiction that brought the world of the early Germanic tribes vividly to life. His most famous novel, "A Struggle for Rome," helped make him one of the best-known popular writers of his time.
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