
In a small town where the church’s dim lamp casts long shadows, an aging servant named Hans Kristian finds himself at a crossroads. Near sixty, his life has been shaped by years of service to a stern general, yet now he leans on the pastor’s counsel, hoping for guidance as the world around him grows increasingly uncertain. Their uneasy dialogue reveals a man wrestling with memory, duty, and the weight of his own reputation.
Soon, whispers of strange sightings and unexplained sounds begin to circulate, unsettling the tight‑knit community. Hans Kristian, who once earned a gold medal for his marksmanship, becomes an unexpected witness to events that blur the line between superstition and reality. As the pastor’s study fills with old tomes and faded portraits, the two men are drawn into a quiet investigation that tests faith, loyalty, and the lingering echoes of a past that refuses to stay hidden.
Language
fi
Duration
~5 hours (289K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-05-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1884–1934
A pioneering Norwegian crime writer and journalist, he helped shape early Scandinavian detective fiction through his sharp, atmospheric stories. Writing under the pen name Stein Riverton, he became especially known for mysteries featuring the detective Asbjørn Krag.
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