The Livonian Trap
18 hrs. 1 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Mick Zandis
Author
Mick Zandis
Narrator
Dmitry Shabrov
Narrator
Dmitry Shabrov
Description
1210… The year of the decisive battles of the indigenous peoples of the Baltic Sea against the German Order of the Swordbearers for Riga.
The slaughter of the Swordbearers lured into a trap was merciless and bloody, and the trophies were rich. Huga, the elder of the coastal pirates, tearing the jeweled cross from the chest of a noble traveler, couldn’t even imagine what role this precious trinket could play in the future fate of Livonia. To strengthen the alliance of the Livs against the crusading invaders, who demand not only tribute but also a renunciation of their gods, the elder must marry Leea—the beauty, sister of the Liv leader. But at home Huga already has a bride waiting, and among the Livs, Ivo—the best archer and inventor—falls in love with Leea. At the same time, among the Germans, intrigue is brewing around the founder of Riga, Bishop Albert…
In a remarkable way, the author managed to combine the tapestry of a thrilling narrative—brightened by legends, ancient customs, rituals, spells, and the serious passions of its heroes from the very first pages—with a deep artistic penetration into real historical events. Based on facts gathered piece by piece, this unique study of those events makes the novel interesting not only to history lovers, but also to professionals.
The slaughter of the Swordbearers lured into a trap was merciless and bloody, and the trophies were rich. Huga, the elder of the coastal pirates, tearing the jeweled cross from the chest of a noble traveler, couldn’t even imagine what role this precious trinket could play in the future fate of Livonia. To strengthen the alliance of the Livs against the crusading invaders, who demand not only tribute but also a renunciation of their gods, the elder must marry Leea—the beauty, sister of the Liv leader. But at home Huga already has a bride waiting, and among the Livs, Ivo—the best archer and inventor—falls in love with Leea. At the same time, among the Germans, intrigue is brewing around the founder of Riga, Bishop Albert…
In a remarkable way, the author managed to combine the tapestry of a thrilling narrative—brightened by legends, ancient customs, rituals, spells, and the serious passions of its heroes from the very first pages—with a deep artistic penetration into real historical events. Based on facts gathered piece by piece, this unique study of those events makes the novel interesting not only to history lovers, but also to professionals.
