Release date is 2008-11-03

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

"Kreivi ja karhuntanssittaja" by Franz Hoffmann is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the tension between the nobleman Kreivi Robert Normann and his scheming relative, Kreivi Albin, who seeks to eliminate Robert's young son, Feliks, to claim his inheritance. The narrative sets the stage for a tale of intrigue, danger, and loyalty within a familial context. The opening of the novel introduces us to a dire moment at Sokolnits’ castle, where young Feliks attempts a daring horse jump, only to fall and lose consciousness. His frantic father and loyal servant Stein rush to his aid, revealing tensions surrounding the boy’s safety. As Feliks recovers, the narrative hints at darker motives from Kreivi Albin, who is plotting against the family. The scene evolves into a deeper mistrust as Stein expresses his suspicions of Albin's character, setting the tone for an escalating conflict between loyalty and betrayal as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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