
audiobook
by Tiitus
E-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
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A crisp autumn morning hangs over the tiny village of Kytölä, where the schoolteacher watches the temperature dip and the wind rattles the windows. He is soon joined by the rough‑shod Paavo, a local who arrives with his hat tucked under his arm and a habit of muttering about thieves lurking before the first snow. Their banter about the sudden return of bandits and the looming winter sets a tone of uneasy anticipation, while the village’s modest homes and the creaking stove in the corner paint a vivid picture of rural life.
Together they decide that something must be done before the robbers grow bolder, and the conversation quickly turns to a surprising ally—a clever police dog with a nose for trouble. The teacher’s experience and Paavo’s stubborn determination form an unlikely partnership, promising a gritty, community‑driven effort to protect their home from the looming threat.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (100K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-09-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1940
A pioneering Finnish humorist and newspaper columnist, this writer became widely known under the pen name Tiitus for sharp, lively sketches of everyday life. Alongside journalism, he published humorous books and stories that helped shape early Finnish comic prose.
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