TY - BOOK AU - Jókai,Mór TI - Virradóra AV - PH PY - 2018/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Short stories, Hungarian KW - Hungarian fiction -- 19th century N1 - Release date is 2018-03-16; Chinchilla herczeg -- Kerüld a szépet -- Baróthy Ilona -- A rútak rútja -- Két menyegző -- A vérontás angyala -- Petőfi??? -- A magyar úr Amerikában -- A hosszú haju hölgy -- A fránya hadnagy -- Még sem lesz belőle tekintetes asszony -- A fekete sereg -- Hol leszünk két év mulva -- Báró Jósika Miklós -- Egy szónok a ki el nem áll; Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Virradóra" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, focusing on the lives of its main characters, particularly Don Alfonzo de Calatayud and his encounters with love, honor, and betrayal amidst political strife. Intriguingly, the story weaves in elements of magic and the supernatural, highlighted by the enigmatic figure of Chinchilla herczeg, who causes unrest in the lives of the noblemen and their families. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the breathtaking yet perilous landscape of Spain, specifically the regions around Manzanares and the Guadaramas, setting a vivid backdrop for the interplays of summer and winter. Don Alfonzo de Calatayud is portrayed as a proud nobleman, embroiled in deep personal conflicts stemming from loyalty and jealousy, particularly regarding his wife, the beautiful Palomba. As he grapples with his vows and the machinations of both allies and rivals, the atmosphere thickens with mystery involving a shadowy character whose influence reaches into the hearts and homes of the nobility. The stage is set for a gripping tale full of tension and intrigue, encompassing themes of love, honor, and the consequences of one's past actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56755 ER -