
NEIL MUNRO
language: Finnish
I LUKU.
»UUDENVUODEN-LAHJAKSI. KILTILLE POJALLE SEDÄLTÄ, JOKA EI PIDÄ KISSOISTA.»
»VALVOKAA JA RUKOILKAA.»
II LUKU.
III LUKU.
IV LUKU.
V LUKU.
VI LUKU.
In a sleepy northern town the New Year’s bells ring not with solemn reverence but with a riot of playful notes that seem to tumble out of the sky. The sound awakens residents from their winter slumber: a lawyer named Dyce, a young woman named Kate, and a host of quirky townsfolk who scramble from their beds, half‑laughing, half‑wondering what the day will bring. Amid the frosted windows and the scent of fresh‑baked bread, a mysterious, candle‑lit figure moves through the silent house, hinting at secrets and lingering desires that the early morning light barely touches.
The narrative blends vivid, tongue‑in‑cheek description with a gentle undercurrent of curiosity, inviting listeners to picture a community bound by tradition yet eager for the absurdity of the moment. As the bells continue their jaunty cascade, lives intersect in unexpected ways, setting the stage for a tale that balances humour, longing, and the quiet magic of a small town on the brink of something unfamiliar.
Language
fi
Duration
~9 hours (543K characters)
Release date
2025-08-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1930
Best remembered for the lively Para Handy stories, this Scottish writer brought the west coast and the world of the Clyde puffer vividly to life. He was also a journalist and editor whose work ranged far beyond comedy into historical fiction, criticism, and essays.
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