
In the quiet Finnish summer of 1916, three girls on the cusp of adulthood—Susanna, Dorthe, and the narrator—dream of escaping their cramped town life for the open air of the mountains. Though their families hesitate and their pockets are light, the girls’ determination turns a simple wish into a lively plan: find a modest cabin in the remote highlands and make it their own summer haven.
Their friendship, marked by playful banter and contrasting personalities, fuels the adventure. Together they navigate the practicalities of money, travel, and the unknown locals who might hold the key to a suitable hut. As they set out on the bustling streets, their excitement is palpable, promising a season of discovery, hard‑won independence, and the simple joys of nature. Listeners will be drawn into their earnest optimism and the charming challenges of youthful ambition against a backdrop of early‑20th‑century Finnish life.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (133K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1913
A pioneering Norwegian writer, she helped reshape children's literature with lively, observant stories that felt true to young readers' lives. She also wrote novels and short fiction for adults, often with a clear interest in women's lives and independence.
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