TY - BOOK AU - Blanche,August AU - Alpi,Eero TI - Koston henki: Romaani AV - PT PY - 2008/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Fiction N1 - Release date is 2008-06-28; Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Koston henki: Romaani" by August Blanche is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in Stockholm during November 1816, introducing a middle-aged man and a young boy who are depicted in a tense interaction at a harbor, hinting at themes of peril, family, and unresolved tensions. The narrative sets a dark and suspenseful tone, revolving around characters who are caught in a precarious situation, suggesting an intriguing exploration of morality and human emotion. At the start of the novel, we encounter a mysterious, authoritative man leading a young boy, Albert, through the Stockholm harbor. The atmosphere is fraught with tension as the man’s brusque demeanor intimidates those around him, particularly when he encounters a woman in a boat, whom he attempts to command. The scene escalates dramatically when Albert falls into the water, prompting a rescue that reveals the underlying emotional connection between the characters and hints at deeper narratives of love, loss, and vengeance. The suspenseful opening foreshadows pivotal conflicts and dramatic interactions that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25924 ER -