
In a snug Alpine hamlet, the days before Corpus Christi are a whirlwind of pine boughs, paper blossoms and glittering candles. The villagers hustle to dress the church and their homes, each hoping their decorations will outshine the rest in the grand procession. Among them, the diligent parish cook and the outspoken kettle‑maker’s wife clash over which holy image should crown the festivities, their banter revealing long‑standing rivalries and a surprising reverence for a modest saint.
The narrative captures the rhythm of rural life—children weaving garlands, artisans polishing brass lanterns, and elders recalling old customs—while subtly threading a hint of unease beneath the merriment. As preparations intensify, whispers of a lingering presence begin to surface, suggesting that the village’s devotion may stir more than just admiration.
With vivid dialect and warm humor, the story invites listeners into a world where faith, community, and a touch of the uncanny intertwine, promising a charming yet thought‑provoking listen.
Language
de
Duration
~3 hours (175K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Germany: Georg Müller, 1912.
Credits
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2023-03-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1945
A German writer, translator, and physician, she moved through literary and intellectual circles in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Freiburg, and Meersburg. Her life joined medicine, travel, and literature in a way that gives her work a distinctive depth and independence.
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