
KUNINGATTAREN LÄHETTI
SISÄLLYS:
In the opulent chambers of a French noble, a sleepy commandant is abruptly awakened by the urgent arrival of a messenger bearing a delicate, urgent request from a grieving widow. The scene crackles with tension as the pompous count and his meticulous clerk scramble to draft a reply, their vanity and bureaucracy clashing with the weighty matters of the crown. Amidst silk drapes and mirrored reflections, the characters reveal their quirks—an overindulgent aristocrat, a nervous scribe, and a mysterious lady whose plea hints at deeper political currents.
The narrative quickly immerses listeners in a world of courtly intrigue, where personal ambition and royal duty intersect. As the commandant wrestles with his own indolence, the messenger’s presence sets off a chain of decisions that could affect more than a single household. Expect a vivid portrait of 17th‑century France, brimming with sharp dialogue, humor, and the promise of a daring adventure that lies just beyond the opening door.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (285K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1923,reprint 1973.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2022-04-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
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