Elvestad, Sven 1884-1934 creator text utu 2018 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Herrasmies varkaana: Salapoliisikertomus" by Sven Elvestad is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Asbjörn Krag, an astute detective who navigates through layers of crime and intrigue in the bustling environment of Kristiania. The novel sets the stage for Krag's encounters with various unsavory characters, hinting at complex plotlines involving theft, deception, and corporate scheming. The opening of the book establishes Asbjörn Krag in Grand Hotel's café, where he observes a pair of gentlemen that pique his interest. One of them, a well-dressed American named Nelson, stirs up past memories for Krag, as he recognizes him as a notorious criminal he believed was either dead or imprisoned. The narrative unfolds as Krag prepares to meet Nelson later that evening, reflecting on his potential motives for seeking him out. Shortly after, a worried shipping magnate named Skogseln arrives at Krag's residence, expressing concern that his son may be involved in shady financial dealings linked to a recent theft, which adds to the atmosphere of mystery and suspense surrounding Krag's investigative pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-04-21 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Krag, Asbjørn (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57011 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57011 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134320.0 57011