Sibylla

audiobook

Sibylla

by Octave Feuillet

FI·~9 hours

Chapters

Description

In a windswept corner of Normandy, a modest stone church perched on a sheer cliff becomes the quiet stage for a solemn gathering. As the evening bells fade, the congregation parts to make way for a richly dressed woman cradling a newborn, the infant Sibylla, whose arrival is both a tender miracle and a stark reminder of recent loss. The scene is painted with the hush of the sea, the glow of the setting sun, and the lingering prayers of an aging priest who watches the fragile new life amid the shadows of old graves.

Beyond the chapel, the de Férias family and their close acquaintances navigate a web of grief, duty, and hidden yearning. The narrative follows Sibylla’s early days alongside the lives of neighboring households, each carrying their own secrets and quiet hopes. As the characters confront love, madness, and the weight of tradition, listeners are drawn into a richly atmospheric tale that balances the beauty of the coastal landscape with the complexities of the human heart.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~9 hours (538K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2020-11-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Octave Feuillet

Octave Feuillet

1821–1890

A bestselling French novelist and dramatist of the 19th century, he became known for polished, emotional stories that appealed strongly to readers of the Second Empire. His work often explored love, morality, and the tensions of social life.

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