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100 1 _aSabatini, Rafael,
_d1875-1950
240 1 4 _aThe tavern knight. Finnish
245 1 0 _aKuninkaan miekkamies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-06-12
508 _aTimo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Kuninkaan miekkamies: Historiallinen seikkailuromaani" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sir Crispin Galliard, a brash and roguish knight, who finds himself embroiled in the turmoil of the English Civil War. With a mix of humor and danger, the plot promises intrigue and action as Crispin navigates a world filled with political strife and personal conflict. The opening of the novel introduces us to a dimly lit tavern where Sir Crispin, described as a 'krouviritari' (a tavern knight), displays his boisterous personality through song and bravado, annoying a young man named Kenneth Stewart. Their interaction reveals a tension between Crispin's cavalier attitude and Kenneth's sense of propriety. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifts when a desperate Irishman named Hogan bursts in, seeking refuge after committing murder. Crispin reluctantly agrees to help Hogan escape, leading Kenneth into a morally complicated situation. This initial encounter sets the stage for themes of loyalty, honor, and the chaos of war, creating an intriguing premise for readers to delve deeper into the ensuing adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cFinland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1927
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70960
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