Satu-Ruijan maa: Kertomuksia

In this whimsical collection the reader is drawn into the strange, shimmering realm of Satu‑Ruija, a land where towering, gold‑clad churches rise beside modest fishing villages and the horizon is forever tinged with the glow of midnight sun. The tales weave together larger‑than‑life figures—wealthy lords, the enigmatic merchant Anders Dry who wed an imperial princess, and the itinerant Abraham Kellonsoittaja, whose keen eyes have witnessed miracles landing on Jyykeä’s shore.

Among the first stories, a forgotten church is unearthed by the curious scholar Krusenholtzi, while a former sea captain turned Lappean priest offers gentle sermons that hint at a life once ruled by waves and wine. The narrative also follows the bustling trade of Ruijan merchants, their dealings colored by the harsh lessons of the Arctic Sea, and the curious customs of Hammerfest’s “raped” church weeks. Together, these vignettes paint a portrait of a place where myth and everyday life intertwine, inviting listeners to explore a world both familiar and fantastically odd.