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A spirited young woman from the little town of Tohmajärvi finds herself interrupted on a bustling street by an eccentric, pipe‑smoking stranger who insists on chatting about a recent property purchase. His awkward politeness and over‑the‑top stories clash with her sharp wit, prompting a witty exchange that reveals both her independence and his cluelessness. The encounter sets the tone for a light‑hearted, slightly satirical look at life in early‑20th‑century Sortavala.
Soon the chatter shifts to the town’s newest talk of the town—a handsome, well‑to‑do student named Petteri, whose name is already being whispered as a potential suitor for many local girls. Our heroine, intrigued despite herself, begins to wonder what lies behind the rumors and whether the peculiar stranger might somehow be linked to the buzz. The story promises a charming mix of social intrigue, budding romance, and the everyday comedy of small‑town expectations.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (158K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1868–1918
Best known for the comic classic Borrowing Matches, this Finnish writer and journalist published under several pen names and brought sharp humor to everyday life. His career ended tragically in the violence that followed the Finnish Civil War in 1918.
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