02401cam a22003373u 4500 55344 UtSlPG 20260610134256.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Stjernström, Louise, 1812-1907 Svante Niilonpoika Sture ja hänen aikalaisensa II: Lapsiuhri Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-08-11 E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Svante Niilonpoika Sture ja hänen aikalaisensa II: Lapsiuhri" by Louise Stjernström is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around historical figures and their intertwined lives during a turbulent period in Swedish history, with an emphasis on themes of love, conflict, and fate. The opening introduces several key characters, including Åke, Elina, and the formidable Ermegård, hinting at an intricate plot that involves personal struggles and societal pressures, all set against the backdrop of impending war. The opening of the narrative presents the atmospheric setting of Ettak castle, where the mysterious and storied past intertwines with the lives of its inhabitants. It introduces Åke, who harbors deep feelings for the beautiful Elina, and reveals the matriarch Ermegård's stern and governing role over the household. Tension arises with the mention of potential conflict and the dramatic choices they must confront, highlighted by conversations about duty, love, and the supernatural. As secrets begin to unfold, the stage is set for a story filled with romance, intrigue, and the looming shadow of war, engaging the reader's curiosity about the deeper connections among the characters and their ultimate destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish Nilsson, Svante, 1460-1512 -- Fiction Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55344 96176 96176