Kaleri-orja

Kaleri-orja

by Heinrich Zschokke

Set in 17th-century France, "Kaleri-orja" is a touching and evocative novella that tells the tragic tale of Leonardo, a young man whose life is irrevocably altered by a single act of defiance. Amidst the idyllic backdrop of the Mediterranean town of Hyères, Leonardo's story unfolds against a backdrop of family secrets, forbidden love, and the enduring power of hope.

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Finnish

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Fiction History Novel Tragedy

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Short Story 17th century France Leonardo Family tragedy

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Books by Heinrich Zschokke

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