
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
The story opens on a rugged coastal village clinging to sheer cliffs, its winding stair‑like lanes and jutting stone houses looking down at a bustling pier. Captain Jorgan, a worldly seafarer, stands on the deck and declares the place the most extraordinary and beautiful he has ever seen. The air hums with gull cries, the clang of horse‑drawn carts, and the steady rhythm of fishermen pulling in their nets. Through his eyes the reader feels both the isolation and the vibrant community that thrives against the relentless sea.
In his first hours ashore, Jorgan strikes up conversations with a shy young fisherman and a quiet girl watching from a vine‑covered cottage. Their simple questions about love, work, and the future hint at deeper stories hidden among the cliffs. As the captain listens, a sense of unease begins to surface, suggesting that the village’s charm may conceal old grudges and unspoken promises. Listeners are invited to join Jorgan’s curiosity and discover what lies beneath the picturesque surface.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (249K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Mar 14, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1870
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