
A spirited young woman from the little town of Tohmajärvi finds herself interrupted on a bustling street by an eccentric, pipe‑smoking stranger who insists on chatting about a recent property purchase. His awkward politeness and over‑the‑top stories clash with her sharp wit, prompting a witty exchange that reveals both her independence and his cluelessness. The encounter sets the tone for a light‑hearted, slightly satirical look at life in early‑20th‑century Sortavala.
Soon the chatter shifts to the town’s newest talk of the town—a handsome, well‑to‑do student named Petteri, whose name is already being whispered as a potential suitor for many local girls. Our heroine, intrigued despite herself, begins to wonder what lies behind the rumors and whether the peculiar stranger might somehow be linked to the buzz. The story promises a charming mix of social intrigue, budding romance, and the everyday comedy of small‑town expectations.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (158K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1868–1918
Best known as the pen name behind the comic classic Borrowing Matchsticks, this Finnish writer lived a restless, dramatic life that ended during the turmoil of 1918. His work mixes sharp humor with a vivid feel for ordinary people and village life.
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