Kotihengettäriä

audiobook

Kotihengettäriä

by Eva Hirn

FI·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

Lotta is a steadfast young housekeeper whose life is defined by hard work, quiet competence, and an unshakable sense of duty. Raised in a rural household, she learns the rhythms of farm chores, needlework, and frugal cooking, turning modest supplies into nourishing meals for the family she serves. Her simple, self‑made garments and keen eye for detail set her apart, earning the respect of those around her even as she navigates the subtle power struggles of a bustling household.

When the family moves to town, Lotta must adapt her country‑born habits to the demands of urban life. She brings her resourcefulness to a new kitchen, preserving meat, baking bread for months ahead, and even concocting herbal remedies for the children’s ailments. Amid the clatter of city servants and the pressures of a growing family, her steady presence becomes the quiet anchor that holds everything together, offering a glimpse into the resilient world of early‑20th‑century domestic life.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (152K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2021-11-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eva Hirn

Eva Hirn

1877–1948

A Finnish writer and columnist from Viipuri, she wrote fiction for young readers and adults with a lively, observant voice. She also came from a notably literary family, with writers among her siblings as well.

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