
PARTURI JA PRINSSI
ENSIMMÄINEN LUKU
TOINEN LUKU
KOLMAS LUKU
NELJÄS LUKU
VIIDES LUKU
KUUDES LUKU
A mischievous young French barber arrives in the fashionable spa town of Bath, intent on proving that charm and cleverness can outshine birthright. He quickly finds himself tangled in a heated exchange with a proud English duke, their banter crackling with sarcasm and daring accusations. The scene sets the tone for a sparkling comedy of manners, where identity and reputation are tested on the ballroom floor.
As the barber weaves through the glittering circles of aristocracy, he must balance his modest origins with the audacious persona he adopts. Pleasantly witty dialogue carries the listener through a world of elegant drawing‑rooms, lively gambling tables, and whispered scandals. The story promises romance, humor, and a gentle satire of class pretensions, all delivered with the breezy elegance of a classic period romance.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (77K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Finland: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1924.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2023-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1946
Best known for stories of Midwestern American life, this two-time Pulitzer Prize winner mixed sharp social observation with warmth, humor, and a feel for changing times. His most famous novels include The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams.
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