02195cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500660014426400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650800810042752012570050853400450176565300230181085600430183399900170187615637UtSlPG20260610133351.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aElfving, Betty,d1837-192310aHärkmanin pojat :bHistoriallinen novelli isonvihan ajoilta 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-17  aProduced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Härkmanin pojat" by Betty Elfving is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the turbulent times of the Great Northern War, focusing on the preparations for a wedding amidst the backdrop of societal upheaval and personal struggles. The opening introduces characters such as Maija Liisa and Jaakko, who are involved in the wedding arrangements, suggesting a clash of joy and sorrow as they navigate their difficult lives.  At the start of the novel, we find ourselves at the Nokian manor on a warm summer day in 1713, where preparations for a wedding are underway. The scene beautifully depicts the landscape and the contrast between the manor's festive exterior and the neglect of its surroundings, hinting at past turmoil. Maija Liisa, a dedicated servant, expresses her worries about a young bride, Elina, who is set to marry Miihkali Härkman. As the tension of impending storms looms, unexpected guests arrive, adding layers of complexity to the upcoming celebration. Through dialogues and interactions, the opening establishes a somber atmosphere, revealing the impacts of war and loss while setting the stage for the intertwining fates of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15637  c57025d57025