
audiobook
by Olli Karila
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
OLLI KARILA
"TOM HOPER."
"D 12587."
A weary newspaper reporter and his enigmatic companion are thrust into a covert mission, tasked with smuggling the latest Bolshevik rumors out of a restless Finland. With only a battered coat, a few bullets, and a pocket‑full of cigarettes, they scramble into the rain‑soaked streets of Turku, ready to board a modest sailboat bound for Sweden. Their banter is sharp and witty, hinting at both the absurdity and the peril of their undertaking.
As they set sail toward foreign shores, the pair must navigate a world of secret meetings, suspicious police, and the ever‑present threat of betrayal. The narrative captures the gritty atmosphere of a post‑war society while threading humor through tense espionage. Listeners will be drawn into a fast‑moving adventure that blends historical detail with the thrill of a daring, unscripted investigation.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (407K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-07-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1897–1936
A Finnish writer whose short life still produced a memorable run of adventure and espionage fiction, with stories shaped by the tense political mood of the early 20th century. His novels are known for fast-moving plots, danger, and secret schemes.
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