
IDA BOY-ED
language: Finnish
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Set against the quiet fields of a small Baltic kingdom on the cusp of a new era, the novel opens with a bustling military exercise that draws together officers, aristocrats, and local dignitaries. The warm September sun glints off metal fittings as carriages roll in, and the polite yet tense chatter of uniforms and titles fills the air. In this delicate dance of rank and protocol, a young countess arrives with her entourage, her poised appearance hinting at deeper family ties and unspoken expectations.
Amid the orderly chaos of tents, ringing wheels, and the soft clink of wine glasses, the story follows a handful of characters navigating duty, ambition, and the fragile comforts of a world still trembling from recent wars. Their interactions—sharp wit, lingering glances, and lingering doubts—paint a vivid portrait of a society caught between tradition and the looming change that lies just beyond the horizon.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (269K characters)
Release date
2025-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1928
A bestselling German writer and journalist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she was known for lively novels, essays, and portraits of notable women. Her work also reflected a strong interest in women’s lives and social questions.
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