| Author |
Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 |
| Title |
Punakaartin päällikön tytär: Salapoliisiromaani
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Punakaartin päällikön tytär: Salapoliisiromaani" by Lauri Soini is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a turbulent political climate following a revolution, and it revolves around the intriguing character of Väinö Haukka, a private detective embroiled in a web of mystery and danger involving the Red Guards and a missing arsenal of weapons. The opening of the story introduces the main character as he notices two men lurking outside his home, sparking his curiosity and a sense of unease. As he tries to focus on a philosophical text, unsettling thoughts about these mysterious figures invade his mind, leading to a surprising entry by his friend, Haukka, who turns out to be a private investigator himself. Their conversation quickly reveals that Haukka has been summoned by the leader of the Red Guards regarding a robbery of weapons, suggesting deeper conspiracies at play. The scene effectively sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with suspense, conspiracies, and the personal risks faced by those entangled in political upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56131 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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