
A weary young doctor finds himself alone in a dimly lit townhouse just after midnight, when a frantic stranger bursts in, demanding urgent help for a wounded woman. The visitor’s panic and the sudden appearance of a gunshot wound thrust the physician into a puzzle that seems far larger than a simple medical emergency. As the night deepens, the doctor’s keen eye catches clues hidden in the hurried conversation and the strange behavior of his unexpected guest.
The mystery quickly expands beyond the injured sister of a prominent local figure, hinting at secret motives, hidden relationships, and a web of intrigue that stretches through the quiet streets of the city. With each whispered detail, the doctor is drawn into a careful, methodical investigation, balancing his professional duty with the growing suspicion that something far more sinister is afoot. Listeners will be drawn into the tension of that first night, eager to follow the clues and uncover who, if anyone, can be trusted.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (442K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1925.
Credits
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2022-01-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1935
Best known for brisk, puzzle-rich mysteries, this prolific English writer produced hundreds of novels and helped shape the feel of early 20th-century crime fiction. Before turning fully to fiction, he also worked as a journalist and wrote poetry and historical novels.
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