02322cam a22003493u 4500 72656 UtSlPG 20260610134659.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947 The emperor's candlesticks. Finnish Keisarin kynttilänjalat Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-08 Sirkku-Liisa Häyhä-Karmakainen and Tapio Riikonen "Keisarin kynttilänjalat" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a lavish carnival in Vienna, showcasing a blend of romance and intrigue as various characters navigate their identities and hidden desires. Central to the narrative is Nikolai Aleksandrovitsh, the heir to the Russian throne, who becomes embroiled in a tantalizing pursuit that leads him into a web of excitement and danger. The opening of the novel vividly brings to life the atmosphere of a grand carnival in Vienna, full of gaiety and masked revelers. Amidst the festivities, Nikolai, disguised in a black domino, is enchanted by a mysterious odalisque and becomes captivated in a chase that unfolds through the opulent setting. This chase ultimately leads him to an unexpected situation, revealing the tension between festivity and peril, as he unknowingly steps into a trap laid out for him. The stage is set for a tale filled with romantic allure and political machinations, as the excitement of the carnival contrasts with the underlying threats, foreshadowing Nikolai's fate and the intricate dynamics among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Pori: Satakunnan Kirjateollisuus Oy, 1928 Spy stories Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction Carnival -- Fiction Nuotio, Tauno, 1903-1970 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72656 113381 113381