
A fierce autumn storm roils the Baltic Sea, and the royal brig Andromeda—built of sturdy Finnish timber—must battle relentless waves to reach Norrköping. At just twenty‑three, Herman Fleming, son of the famed admiral Klas Fleming, takes his first command, wrestling with the ship’s stubborn crew and a temperamental cannon that threatens to tear the vessel apart. The narrative captures the raw tension of 17th‑century naval life, from the creaking decks to the urgent commands shouted over howling winds, immersing listeners in a world where every decision can mean survival or disaster.
Amid the chaos, Fleming’s sharp mind and daring temperament emerge, revealing a complex young officer who is both respected and resented by his men. The story paints vivid portraits of seasoned sailors, the harsh sea, and the political stakes that drive the Crown’s naval ambitions. As the Andromeda fights to stay afloat, listeners are drawn into a gripping study of courage, duty, and the unforgiving power of the ocean.
Full title
Stjärnornas kungabarn 2: De tre En tids- och karaktersstudie från drottning Kristinas dagar
Language
sv
Duration
~7 hours (435K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Eva Eriksson, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.
Release date
2015-09-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1818–1898
A beloved Finnish writer and historian, he helped shape 19th-century literature with fairy tales, poems, novels, and school texts that generations of children grew up with. His stories often mix warmth, moral clarity, and a strong sense of Finland’s landscapes and history.
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