| Author |
Elvestad, Sven, 1884-1934 |
| Translator |
Korsberg, H. |
| Translator |
Korsberg, V. |
| Title |
Kostajan kourissa: Salapoliisikertomus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kostajan kourissa: Salapoliisikertomus" by Sven Elvestad is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story features the protagonist, Asbjörn Krag, who is depicted as a clever and observant detective. The plot revolves around a mysterious case involving an elderly man, Åkerholm, who is reportedly tangled in a web of intrigue concerning his sudden desire to marry, compounded by troubling occurrences leading to his eventual death. At the start of the narrative, Asbjörn Krag sits in his study, reviewing documents related to an intriguing matter when his former schoolmate, Doctor Rasch, arrives with a peculiar request concerning Åkerholm. As the doctor reveals that Åkerholm has been acting strangely and recently attempted to break off his wedding plans due to distressing experiences, the conversation sets the stage for a deeper investigation into both the old man's psyche and the secrets hidden in his home. The opening establishes a tense atmosphere, hinting at hidden dangers and potential criminal activities that will engage Krag's investigative skills as he embarks on a journey filled with suspense and mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Krag, Asbjørn (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56647 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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