Nuppu : $b Romaani

audiobook

Nuppu : $b Romaani

by Neil Munro

FI·~9 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total
1

NEIL MUNRO

0:06
2

language: Finnish

0:02
3

I LUKU.

14:33
4

»UUDENVUODEN-LAHJAKSI. KILTILLE POJALLE SEDÄLTÄ, JOKA EI PIDÄ KISSOISTA.»

1:07
5

»VALVOKAA JA RUKOILKAA.»

1:14
6

II LUKU.

16:22
7

III LUKU.

21:30
8

IV LUKU.

15:50
9

V LUKU.

14:59
10

VI LUKU.

16:58

Description

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.

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Language

fi

Duration

~9 hours (543K characters)

Release date

2025-08-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Neil Munro

Neil Munro

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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