Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
Translator |
Hämeen-Anttila, Mary |
Title |
Kadonnut pikajuna y.m. kertomuksia
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Note |
Translations of selected stories from "Round the fire stories": The lost special; The Brazilian cat; The pot of caviare; The fiend of the cooperage.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Contents |
Esipuhe -- Kadonnut pikajuna -- Brasilialainen kissa -- Kaviaariruukku -- Vannehtimon hirmu.
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Credits |
Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Kadonnut pikajuna y.m. kertomuksia" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work features a mix of intrigue and detective fiction, showcasing Conan Doyle's hallmark storytelling style. The central story revolves around the mysterious case of a missing train, incorporating elements of suspense and complex character interactions typical of his writing. The opening of "Kadonnut pikajuna" presents the intriguing premise of a train that has seemingly vanished without a trace. The narrative begins with a description of Herbert de Lernac, a man facing execution, who makes a startling confession regarding this peculiar incident that occurred eight years prior. We are introduced to significant characters such as Monsieur Caratal, a determined passenger, and Mr. Bland, the station master dealing with this unusual case. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a web of mystery surrounding the circumstances leading up to the train's disappearance, creating a gripping setup that promises further revelations and twists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
English fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Subject |
Short stories, English -- Translations into Finnish
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Subject |
Horror tales, English -- Translations into Finnish
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
54933 |
Release Date |
Jun 19, 2017 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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