
audiobook
PEKKA SALLINEN; JUHANI HERTTUAN HOVISSA
PEKKA SALLINEN
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In the summer of 1808 the quiet villages of Karelia awaken to the rumble of an invading army. When a ragged messenger bursts into the modest homestead of Mikko Eronen, a prosperous farmer known for his stubborn resilience, the peaceful rhythm of farm life is shattered. Together with his wife Anna, his brother Antti, and a handful of neighbors, Mikko must decide whether to arm themselves against a force that dwarfs their modest rifles and resolve.
The narrative follows these ordinary people as they scramble to gather weapons, rally reluctant neighbours, and confront the harsh reality of a war that has reached their doorstep. Set against the stark beauty of the Finnish frontier, the story captures the tension between duty and fear, the clash of cultures, and the fierce determination that drives a community to defend its home. Listeners will feel the weight of each decision, the echo of distant drums, and the fragile hope that ordinary courage can alter the course of history.
Full title
Pekka Sallinen: Kertomus 1808-9 v. sodasta Juhani herttuan hovissa: Historiallinen kertomus Juhani herttuan hovissa: Historiallinen kertomus
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (112K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2021-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1866–1901
Best known for historical fiction set in Finland’s past, this late 19th-century writer brought war stories and courtly intrigue to a wide reading public. His surviving books suggest a taste for dramatic settings, strong narrative momentum, and national history.
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