
audiobook
LAPSIKUNINGAS JA HÄNEN SOTURINSA
JALMARI FINNE
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In the bitter February of 1671, the frozen streets of Viipuri pulse with the clatter of carts, the toll of church bells, and the whispered fears of a city under foreign rule. Jaakko Heikinpoika, a modest shoemaker conscripted as a night guard, patrols the stone arches of Haakon’s Gate, watching over merchants’ ships and listening to the restless cries of youths tearing through the alleyways. The cold air carries rumors of secret dealings, and Jaakko’s ordinary duties soon pull him toward something far larger than the simple protection of a gate.
When a mysterious group of young men and women bursts onto the scene, their leader—a boy proclaimed “king” by his followers—draws Jaakko into a fledgling band of warriors. Together they set out on a perilous journey across a war‑torn landscape, confronting rival factions, hidden conspiracies, and the harsh realities of 17th‑century life. The tale weaves vivid historical detail with a gripping adventure, inviting listeners to walk beside these unlikely heroes as they navigate loyalty, danger, and a quest that could change the fate of their homeland.
Language
fi
Duration
~5 hours (339K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 1, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1938
A Finnish writer, theatre director, translator, and historian, Jalmari Finne is best remembered for the lively and popular children’s books about the Kiljunen family. His wide-ranging career also included work in theatre, songwriting, and the study of genealogy and settlement history.
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