Flier, A. van der (Alida) 1860-1920 creator text utu 2016 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Toen de duisternis dreigde..." by A. van der Flier is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book captures a pivotal moment in history, likely set during the early medieval period, focusing on the struggles between the Norse pagan beliefs and the emerging Christian faith. Central to the narrative are the characters of Swanwitha, a young girl caught in these tumultuous times, and Unruoch, a young Christian man, whose fates intertwine amid familial loyalty and cultural conflict. The opening of the story introduces a serene summer evening, where Swanwitha, enjoying the natural beauty around her, tends to her injured dog. This peaceful moment is disrupted by a menacing figure, her heavily armored grandfather, Rolfr Jarl, who represents the violent resistance to Christianity in their land. As tensions escalate between her grandfather and Unruoch, the fundamental clash of ideologies—pagan traditions versus Christian faith—emerges. Swanwitha's desperate plea for peace and a future free from violence sets the stage for deeper conflicts that will shape her destiny and the fate of those around her. The narrative hints at themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for identity in a changing world as the characters navigate their complex relationships against an epic historical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-04-13 Produced by Frank van Drogen, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Historical fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51753 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51753 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134207.0 51753