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In the bustling café of the Grand Hotel, veteran detective Asbjörn Krag watches the world drift by, his mind half‑occupied with the morning papers and a steaming cup of his favorite brew. When two sharply dressed gentlemen slip into the lobby—a wealthy shipowner’s son and a striking American of unmistakable charm—Krag’s seasoned eyes recognize a face thought long buried in the criminal underworld. The unexpected greeting from Nelson, a notorious figure from a bygone case, forces Krag to balance curiosity with caution, hinting at a new thread of intrigue that could pull him back into a shadowy network of smuggled contracts and hidden fortunes.
The atmosphere crackles with the polite clink of cutlery and whispered negotiations, while Krag navigates the delicate dance of old grudges and fresh opportunities. As the pair arrange a clandestine meeting, the detective senses that the calm surface of the hotel’s genteel society may conceal a deeper plot—one that will test his keen instincts and the lingering humor that has kept him alive in the field.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (65K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-04-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1884–1934
A pioneering Norwegian crime writer and journalist, he helped shape early Scandinavian detective fiction under the famous pen name Stein Riverton. His stories brought suspense, sharp atmosphere, and memorable mysteries to a wide readership.
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