
In a bustling Renaissance city where politics, faith, and art collide, a young knight returns home with a proposal that could change his future. He has been offered a lucrative position as a music teacher to the brilliant Barbara, a woman whose recent favor with the Emperor has set her ambitions soaring. As he navigates the expectations of a wary patriarch and the intrigues of a council eager to revive the noble art of music, his own convictions about faith and loyalty are put to the test.
The narrative weaves together the lively atmosphere of a courtly chapel, the subtle tensions between old rivalries and new opportunities, and the delicate dance of courtship. Listeners will be drawn into the delicate balance of personal desire and public duty, feeling the flutter of anticipation as the knight weighs the promise of wealth against the pull of his heart and conscience.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (106K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1898
A scholar of ancient Egypt who turned his learning into vivid historical fiction, he helped bring the ancient world to a wide popular audience. His novels blend careful research with drama, adventure, and a strong sense of place.
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