Säilykekuningas

A collection of vivid, early‑twentieth‑century tales, this volume transports listeners to the smoky billiard rooms and bustling docks of coastal Norway. Stein Riverton weaves together mystery, humor and a touch of social observation, letting ordinary places become stages for unexpected drama. Each story stands alone, yet together they sketch a portrait of a world where the mundane and the uncanny meet.

The opening episode drops us into a worn‑down billiard hall in Stavanger, where two men – the affable French canning‑factory captain Jean Baptiste Courbier and the stoic Norwegian skipper Grönneland – spar over a game of pool. Their easy banter masks a subtle rivalry, while the crackling atmosphere hints at deeper currents beneath the surface. As they trade shots and stories, a lingering sense of intrigue builds, promising that the next move may be far more consequential than a simple cue strike.