Tähtien turvatit 2: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta

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Tähtien turvatit 2: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta

by Zacharias Topelius

FI·~8 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

TÄHTIEN TURVATIT II

0:05
2

ZACHARIAS TOPELIUS

0:08
3

TOINEN OSA. - NUO KOLME. - SISÄLLYS:

8:34:37

Description

Set against the turbulent autumn of 1642, the story opens aboard the war‑priki Andromeda as she battles fierce Baltic winds on her way from Turku to Norrköping. Young Herman Fleming, son of a renowned admiral, is thrust into his first command, navigating treacherous seas, stubborn crew members, and the relentless push of a storm‑driven wind. The vivid portrait of the ship’s cramped deck, the clamor of cannon crews, and the raw, salty air immerses listeners in a world where honor and survival hang in a delicate balance.

Beyond the crashing waves, the narrative sketches a portrait of a nation in flux, with looming political tensions and the quiet ambitions of those who serve under the crown. Herman’s sharp mind and stubborn temperament set him apart, hinting at deeper conflicts that will shape his fate. As the Andromeda strains against the gale, listeners are drawn into a richly detailed tableau of 17th‑century seafaring life, promising intrigue, bravery, and the ever‑present question of what it means to command a vessel—and a people—through a storm.

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Language

fi

Duration

~8 hours (494K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2017-07-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Zacharias Topelius

Zacharias Topelius

1818–1898

A beloved Finnish writer in the Swedish language, he helped turn Finland’s history, legends, and moral tales into stories generations of readers grew up with. He was also a poet, journalist, and teacher whose work left a lasting mark on Nordic literature.

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