02269cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500270015626400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800310040052013400043153400450177165300150181665300190183170000330185085600430188399900170192645574UtSlPG20260610134039.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aDK1 aTavaststjerna, Karl August,d1860-189810aSuomenlahden salaisuus 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-05-03  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Suomenlahden salaisuus" by Karl August Tavaststjerna is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a Russian monitor named Rusalka, which vanishes with its entire crew in the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Finland. The narrative explores themes of naval intrigue, government secrecy, and the quest for truth, primarily following the investigations led by various characters eager to unravel the enigma surrounding the sunken vessel.  The opening of the novel sets the stage for this maritime mystery, detailing the initial reports of Rusalka's disappearance amidst a stormy night and the subsequent failure of rescue efforts. As rumors and wild speculation swirl within both Russian and French naval circles, the tale introduces the perspectives of curious officials and local fishermen who claim to have heard desperate cries from the depths. The protagonist, a French naval officer, becomes embroiled in the investigation, facing bureaucratic obstacles and diplomatic challenges as he aims to uncover the truth behind Rusalka's fate and the secrets held within the sea's depths. The narrative blends historical maritime events with fictional intrigue, setting the mood for an engaging tale of adventure and mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShipwrecks  aRusalka (Ship)1 aKivimäki, Urho,d1889-195840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45574  c86413d86413