
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
OLLI KARILA
In the bustling spa town of Hämeenlinna, the arrival of a striking young woman throws the local newspaper office into a swirl of curiosity and tension. Editor Karl Andersson, still a bit green in his role, finds himself both fascinated and unsettled as the mysterious Neiti Riger slips in with a playful smile and a hint of danger in her eyes. Their brief exchange hints at a strange aerial sighting—a two‑engine plane that hovered over the town before disappearing, leaving the townsfolk buzzing with speculation.
Beyond the newsroom, the story follows a handful of unconventional characters who wrestle with new technologies that threaten to upend their tranquil summer lives. As rumors of smuggling, secret experiments, and unexpected alliances spread, the protagonists must navigate a maze of intrigue while trying to keep their own secrets from surfacing. The early chapters blend humor, suspense, and the charm of a 1920s Finnish resort, setting the stage for an adventure that promises both peril and unexpected camaraderie.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (240K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1897–1936
A Finnish writer whose short life still produced a memorable run of adventure and espionage fiction, with stories shaped by the tense political mood of the early 20th century. His novels are known for fast-moving plots, danger, and secret schemes.
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