
audiobook
by C. August (Carl August) Cederborg
PUNAISET SUDET
C. AUG. CEDERBORG
SISÄLLYS:
ENSIMÄINEN LUKU.
TOINEN LUKU.
KOLMAS LUKU.
NELJÄS LUKU.
VIIDES LUKU.
KUUDES LUKU.
SEITSEMÄS LUKU.
A bleak January storm sweeps across the archipelago in 1642, turning the frozen sea into a swirling white wilderness. In the midst of this relentless blizzard, a sturdy teenage skier named Pekka trudges through the deep drifts, his empty sack a stark reminder of the famine gripping his community. When a ghostly horse materializes from the snow, the encounter forces Pekka to confront both the supernatural and the harsh realities of life in a war‑torn, impoverished countryside.
As he wrestles with the mysterious rider’s cryptic words, Pekka finds himself drawn into a web of local intrigue—rumors of starving families, a reluctant sergeant, and a desperate need for aid. The opening chapter sets the tone for a gripping historical adventure, blending vivid winter landscapes with the gritty struggle for survival, and hints at a larger journey that will test Pekka’s courage and resourcefulness. Listeners are invited to follow his path through danger, mystery, and the resilient spirit of early‑modern Finland.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (425K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
Mar 30, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1933
Best known for vivid historical adventures set in the forests and borderlands of Skåne, this Swedish writer brought the Snapphane era to life for generations of readers. His books mixed action, local history, and a strong feel for place, helping make him one of the region’s most widely read storytellers.
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