Punainen leski: Romaani

audiobook

Punainen leski: Romaani

by Sven Elvestad

FI·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

A genteel world of early‑twentieth‑century high society unfolds around Einar Falkenberg, a respected consul and timber merchant whose life is steeped in luxury—from richly paneled rooms and ebony frames to exotic Egyptian cigarettes. He moves through his opulent household with a practiced elegance, yet beneath the polished surface a restless mind begins to stir, searching for something that feels inexplicably missing.

The calm is shattered when Falkenberg learns that his brother’s prized automobile has vanished, along with a mysterious woman who was last seen with the vehicle. His inquiries ignite a tense dialogue with a weary servant, hinting at family secrets, hidden alliances, and a brewing confrontation that threatens to upend his orderly existence. The narrative captures his mounting frustration and the shadowy undercurrents of a world where appearances mask deeper intrigues.

Listeners are drawn into a tightly wound mystery, rendered in vivid, atmospheric prose that balances the elegance of aristocratic life with the suspense of a looming crime. The story promises a compelling blend of character study and detective intrigue, set against a richly detailed historic backdrop.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~5 hours (291K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2018-06-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sven Elvestad

Sven Elvestad

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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