
language: Finnish
SISÄLLYS:
ESITTELY.
I. KAKSOSET. - KEVÄTSILMUT.
PUOLESTA KUNINKAAN JA ISÄNMAAN.
JUTKA JA KAKSIPÄINEN KOTKA.
KORKEAMPAA NAISSIVISTYSTÄ.
TANSSIAISET BAJASSA.
JUTKAN ENSIMMÄINEN KIHLAUS.
ÄIDIN SYDÄN.
A cold, moon‑lit night in Helsinki finds a young man stumbling through his own house, searching for a match in a darkened bedroom. He discovers an unexpected guest—an elegant stranger dressed in his nightshirt, surrounded by silk, a jeweled pocket watch and a curious emblem of a white cat on red. The sudden presence sparks a mix of fear and fascination, prompting the host to wonder whether the intruder is a mischievous prankster, a secret admirer, or something far more unnerving.
As the mystery deepens, whispers of masked balls, political intrigue, and a burgeoning romance begin to surface among the city’s tight‑knit circles. The narrator’s involvement with a women’s society and the cryptic letters he receives hint at hidden alliances and rivalries. Listeners are drawn into a world where identity, loyalty, and the shadows of the past intertwine, setting the stage for a tangled saga that promises both humor and suspense.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (279K characters)
Release date
2026-04-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1954
A major Hungarian novelist and playwright of the early 20th century, he became known for polished storytelling and a strong public voice in his country’s cultural life. His fiction and drama often blended social observation, history, and a distinctly conservative outlook.
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