Jacob van Lennep était un écrivain, linguiste et homme politique néerlandais. Son œuvre se caractérise par un intérêt historique et la défense de la culture néerlandaise. Van Lennep chercha à revitaliser la littérature néerlandaise et à la relier à l'identité nationale. Son style est souvent décrit comme à la fois instructif et divertissant.
Experience the drama and romance of 19th century Netherlands with this gripping novel by Jacob van Lennep. When a young heiress returns to her hometown in Friesland, she discovers that the love of her life has become embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy. Will the two of them be able to stay together, or will their lives be torn apart by the forces of history?
Set in medieval times, The Rose of Dekama is a gripping historical novel that tells the story of a young knight who falls in love with a beautiful noblewoman. But their love is challenged by political rivalries and dangerous secrets, leading to a thrilling and tragic climax.
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