Punaiset sudet: Historiallinen seikkailukertomus

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Punaiset sudet: Historiallinen seikkailukertomus

by C. August (Carl August) Cederborg

FI·~7 hours

Chapters

Description

A bleak January storm sweeps across the archipelago in 1642, turning the frozen sea into a swirling white wilderness. In the midst of this relentless blizzard, a sturdy teenage skier named Pekka trudges through the deep drifts, his empty sack a stark reminder of the famine gripping his community. When a ghostly horse materializes from the snow, the encounter forces Pekka to confront both the supernatural and the harsh realities of life in a war‑torn, impoverished countryside.

As he wrestles with the mysterious rider’s cryptic words, Pekka finds himself drawn into a web of local intrigue—rumors of starving families, a reluctant sergeant, and a desperate need for aid. The opening chapter sets the tone for a gripping historical adventure, blending vivid winter landscapes with the gritty struggle for survival, and hints at a larger journey that will test Pekka’s courage and resourcefulness. Listeners are invited to follow his path through danger, mystery, and the resilient spirit of early‑modern Finland.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~7 hours (425K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2021-03-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. August (Carl August) Cederborg

C. August (Carl August) Cederborg

1849–1933

Best known for fast-moving historical adventures set in Sweden’s Göinge district, this Swedish novelist and journalist was widely read by young people and general readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His stories blend local history, dramatic action, and a strong feel for place.

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