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100 1 _aHarland, Henry,
_d1861-1905
240 1 4 _aThe Cardinal's snuff-box. Finnish
245 1 0 _aKardinaalin nuuskarasia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-04-20
508 _aTuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a“Kardinaalin nuuskarasia” by Henry Harland is a novel translated into Finnish during the early 20th century. The story is centered on the experiences of Peetri Marchdale, an Englishman who settles in an Italian villa and becomes enchanted by his aristocratic landlady, the Duchess di Santangiolo. The book delves into themes of love, social class, and cultural interplay, with a gentle blend of romantic intrigue and light, witty social observation. The opening of the novel introduces Peetri Marchdale as he enjoys the picturesque Italian countryside and exchanges playful conversation with Marietta, his local housekeeper. Soon after, an intriguing encounter with the elegant Duchess Beatrice di Santangiolo sparks his fascination. Through rich descriptions of landscape and character dynamics, the early chapters set the tone for an understated romantic comedy, as Peetri navigates his growing attraction amidst local color and eccentric exchanges—especially with Marietta and other villa staff. The story establishes a charming atmosphere, a sense of longing, and hints at gentle satire of both English and Italian social conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPorvoo: WSOY, 1912
653 _aWidows -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- Italy -- Fiction
700 1 _aLindgren, Helmi
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75920
999 _c116645
_d116645