02093cam a22003013u 4500 56879 UtSlPG 20260610134318.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922 Suomalainen linnanneiti josta tuli kuningatar Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-04-02 Produced by Eeva Ala-Heikkilä and Tapio Riikonen "Suomalainen linnanneiti josta tuli kuningatar" by Kyösti Wilkuna is a historical novel published in the early 20th century. The book narrates the life and experiences of Kristiina, a young Finnish noblewoman living in 15th-century Raasepori. It intricately weaves themes of love, destiny, and the supernatural, particularly through the lens of historical folklore. The story unfolds as Kristiina, amidst the backdrop of winter festivities and local traditions, becomes enchanted by visions of a prince during the midwinter festival of St. Lucia. As the years progress, her childhood dreams and the mystical elements of her life lead her to an unexpected reunion with a man who has the potential to shape her future—Kaarlo Knuutinpoika. The novel explores Kristiina's journey from uncertainty to her ultimate role as queen, highlighting her struggles, hopes, and the influences of superstition and fate in her life. Through vivid imagery and engaging character development, Wilkuna portrays Kristiina's evolution and her complex relationships, ultimately blending history and romance in a tale of a local girl's rise to royalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56879 97710 97710