
audiobook
by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
In a moonlit forest where ancient oaks stand scarred by human hands, a solitary prophetess named Hilda wrestles with grief and doubt. The quiet pool reflects her sorrow as she laments the loss of the child she once cherished and the uncertain future of the realm she serves. When a mysterious, witch‑like figure emerges from the shadows, Hilda is urged to weave a banner imbued with runes and spells—a token meant for Harold, the future king, and his destined bride.
The encounter sets Hilda on a path that intertwines personal anguish with the larger tides of history. As pagan rites clash with the rising power of the Church, her choices begin to echo far beyond the forest, hinting at the looming confrontation that will shape England’s destiny. Listeners are drawn into a world where myth and reality converge, and where a single woman's resolve may influence the fate of a kingdom.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (244K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1803–1873
Best remembered for vivid historical and supernatural fiction, this prolific Victorian writer also left a surprising mark on everyday language with phrases that people still quote today. His stories mix drama, mystery, politics, and the occult in a way that helped shape popular fiction in the 19th century.
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