Kaksoset

audiobook

Kaksoset

by Eva Hirn

FI·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

KAKSOSET

0:05

SISÄLLYS:

0:12

I. JUNAMATKA.

14:16

II. KIRJEENVAIHTOA.

13:36

III. SALAPOLIISEJA.

15:48

IV. RAHAHUOLIA.

13:59

V. KUUMETTA.

12:23

VI. LOMA-AIKA.

15:25

VII. URHEILUA.

14:10

VIII. PULASSA.

20:29
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Description

Two spirited thirteen‑year‑old twins board a third‑class train bound for Helsinki, their chatter a mix of mischief and earnest curiosity. Their mother’s lilting accent, the quirky remarks of the traveling attendant, and the boys’ playful rivalry instantly paint a vivid picture of rural Finnish life in the early 1920s. Through their eyes we glimpse a family of farmers, veterinarians, and a sister whose antics add both warmth and comic tension.

The story unfolds as a series of lively episodes—school days, secret letters, small‑town mysteries, and unexpected money troubles—that follow the twins as they grow up together. Each chapter captures a slice of their world, from feverish summer holidays to daring sports contests, all tinged with humor and the tender bonds of sibling rivalry. Listeners will be drawn into the twins’ earnest attempts to navigate love, responsibility, and the quirks of their community, making for an engaging and heart‑warming listening experience.

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Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (166K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Release date

Nov 18, 2021

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eva Hirn

Eva Hirn

1877–1948

A Finnish writer and columnist whose stories often turned everyday life into warm, lively reading. She wrote especially for children and young readers, with a light touch that helped make her work memorable in early 20th-century Finland.

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