Elvestad, Sven 1884-1934 creator text utu 2018 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Säilykekuningas" by Sven Elvestad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the coastal town of Stavanger, Norway, where the central themes revolve around the fishing industry, particularly sprat fishing, and the economic and social dynamics of the town. The main character, Jean Baptiste Courbier, is a French inspector sent to study new methods for preserving fish, who becomes embroiled in local intrigues and economic challenges. The opening of the novel introduces us to a billiard hall in Stavanger, where Courbier plays a game with Captain Grönneland, a local leader in sprat fishing. As they engage in conversation, the atmosphere is casual yet hints at underlying tensions within the fishing community due to the capturing of sprats. Courbier is depicted as charming but somewhat aloof, while Grönneland is anxious about an approaching fishing season. Their conversation is disrupted by news regarding an unusual ship sighted at sea, raising suspicions about its connection to the town's fish supply woes. The chapter sets up a compelling blend of character dynamics, local culture, and mystery surrounding the fishing industry, enticing readers into a world teetering between camaraderie and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-08-10 Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Norway -- Fiction Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57665 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57665 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134329.0 57665