Voittoisa nainen

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Voittoisa nainen

by Pierre de Coulevain

FI·~7 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total

language: Finnish

0:22

I.

27:29

II.

33:13

III.

21:09

IV.

23:37

V.

17:41

VI.

16:23

VII.

6:29

VIII.

7:59

IX.

10:32

Description

Helena Ronald lives amid the glittering world of New York’s burgeoning elite, where art and luxury are as essential as air. Her Fifth Avenue townhouse, though modest in size, bursts with hand‑crafted furnishings, exotic porcelains and dazzling water‑colour paintings that she arranges with the precision of a stage designer. Every room reflects her belief that a home can be both a sanctuary and a masterpiece, and she delights in showing off the delicate balance of colour, texture and light to the curious visitors who wander through her doors.

When an old acquaintance from Europe arrives unexpectedly, the evening turns into a delicate waltz of conversation and nostalgia. Over champagne and an elegant dinner, Helena plays hostess while subtly gauging the shifting tastes of a society that craves both tradition and novelty. Their dialogue hints at the ambitions and insecurities that drive the upper‑class, setting the stage for the choices that will shape Helena’s future in the world of art and influence.

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Language

fi

Duration

~7 hours (455K characters)

Release date

2025-02-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Pierre de Coulevain

Pierre de Coulevain

1853–1927

A French novelist who wrote under a masculine pen name, she became known for lively, observant fiction about society, travel, and the meeting of cultures. Her books often carry an autobiographical feel, which gives them an intimate, conversational charm.

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