Rouva Katariina Boije ja hänen tyttärensä: Kertomus ison vihan ajoilta

In this evocative nineteenth‑century tale, a curious visitor from Tampere finds herself drawn to the historic Hatanpää manor on the shores of Pyhäjärvi. The estate’s ivy‑covered walls and its quiet park invite her to linger, while a welcoming hostess offers tea and conversation among the echoing rooms. As she wanders the corridors, a painted portrait of a young woman in armor captures her imagination, sparking the promise of a forgotten family saga.

A seasoned lady of the house, who once called the manor home, agrees to share the legend behind the portrait—a story of Sesilia Boije, a spirited daughter whose life unfolded during the turbulent era of the “great hatred.” The narrative unfolds through intimate recollections, weaving together the region’s rugged rivers, summer festivals, and the lingering weight of societal change. Listeners are gently ushered into a world where personal memory and national history intertwine, hinting at deeper conflicts yet to surface.