Valekuollut: Romaani

In a cloister’s dimly lit refectory, a group of austere Jesuit fathers gathers for a hushed council, their voices growing sharper and faces flushing as the debate intensifies. While the senior monks argue in Latin, a lanky novice named Johannes dutifully tends the oven, overhearing every word from his hidden perch. The quiet kitchen, empty of its master chef, becomes a stage for the young scholars’ restless hunger and whispered schemes.

Meanwhile, the other novice, Samuel, watches his comrade rummage through the pantry, trading morsels and gossip about a mysterious child described as a “little devil” who haunts a nearby castle. Their conversation hints at dark rumors of curses, poisoned drinks, and a powerful lady whose deeds have unsettled even the monks. The tension between duty and curiosity sets the tone for a story that explores faith, fear, and the secrets that linger behind stone walls.