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Produced by Tapio Riikonen
ENSIMMÄINEN LUKU.
TOINEN LUKU.
KOLMAS LUKU.
NELJÄS LUKU.
VIIDES LUKU
KUUDES LUKU.
SEITSEMÄS LUKU.
KAHDEKSAS LUKU.
In this intimate memoir, a modest country woman recounts the everyday rhythm of life at her family’s remote estate, nestled near the Welsh border. She paints vivid pictures of the stone‑faced manor, wind‑swept hills, and the simple labor of milking cows and tending gardens, all filtered through a quietly reverent faith. The narrative voice is humble yet observant, finding spiritual meaning in the rustle of leaves and the play of light on ancient walls.
Through her reflections we meet a cast of familiar rural figures—fellow farmhands, the stoic chapel keeper, and the occasional traveler who stirs curiosity in the close‑knit community. The prose balances lyrical description of the landscape with the steady cadence of chores, evoking both the peace and the isolation of country living. As seasons shift, the narrator hints at forthcoming challenges that will test her devotion and resilience, promising a story that gently unfolds beyond the tranquil mornings of the estate.
Language
fi
Duration
~5 hours (306K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 25, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1911
A hugely popular Victorian writer for children, she mixed warm storytelling with strong moral purpose and reached an enormous readership in her lifetime. Her best-known book, Jessica's First Prayer, became one of the era's great bestsellers.
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