
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 comic Para Handy tales, this Scottish writer also built a wide career as a journalist, editor, critic, and novelist. His stories carry the feel of the west coast of Scotland, mixing humor, local speech, and a strong sense of place.
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