
ARNOLD BENNETT
language: Finnish
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The story opens in a sun‑drenched suite overlooking the Thames, where the enigmatic Mrs Cavalossi watches the bustling river from her hotel window. Though surrounded by summer light and the hum of traffic, she is restless, her thoughts tangled in a secret that has kept her a widow for seventeen years. Her striking appearance—sharp cheekbones, pearl‑brown eyes, a crisp white dress—contrasts sharply with the anxiety flickering behind her smile.
Soon a parade of visitors arrives: the imperious doctor Colpus, the punctual yet weary Mr Sims, and the much‑anticipated Arthur Forrest, whose name alone seems to set the household on edge. Each character brings a different piece of the puzzle, and the polite chatter quickly gives way to whispered questions about money, loyalty, and a mysterious door that will not close.
Through elegant prose and a slowly tightening plot, the novel captures the claustrophobic glamour of 1920s London, inviting listeners to linger over every subtle gesture as the mystery deepens. The careful pacing ensures the tension builds gradually, keeping the listener poised on the brink of revelation.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (218K characters)
Release date
2025-03-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1931
A wonderfully observant English novelist, playwright, and critic, he turned the everyday life of the Staffordshire Potteries into vivid fiction. Best known for The Old Wives' Tale and the Clayhanger books, he wrote with energy, detail, and a sharp eye for how ordinary people live.
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