Punainen leski: Romaani by Sven Elvestad

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Author Elvestad, Sven, 1884-1934
Title Punainen leski: Romaani
Note Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Punainen leski: Romaani" by Sven Elvestad is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Einar Falkenberg, a consul and businessman, navigating the tensions in his relationships with his brother Charlie and a mysterious woman named Valentine Kempel, marking a world of intrigue and emotional turmoil. This novel explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the complexity of familial bonds. The opening of the novel introduces Einar Falkenberg, who is preparing for an important social event while expressing impatience over his brother's tardiness. As the narrative unfolds, Einar showcases a mix of concern and irritation toward Charlie's carefree lifestyle, especially as they both prepare for dinner with a notable Danish businessman. The tension escalates with hints of possessive jealousy concerning Valentine, a young widow who shares a close connection with Charlie. Their interactions set an ominous tone as underlying secrets, romantic entanglements, and forthcoming tragedy are introduced, foreshadowing the dramatic events to come. The initial chapters intricately weave character dynamics and establish a suspenseful backdrop, paving the way for unfolding mysteries and emotional confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Krag, Asbjørn (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 57351
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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