Louhilinna: Tarina vanhasta talosta by Maila Talvio

"Louhilinna: Tarina vanhasta talosta" by Maila Talvio is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the old mansion Louhilinna and the noble family that has owned it for centuries. The narrative explores themes of legacy, ghostly presences, and the interplay between past and present as it introduces the family members, notably the daughter Kaarina, against the backdrop of the mansion's history and its eerie surroundings. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene of Louhilinna, a grand yet ghostly estate steeped in history and mystery. Descriptions of the mansion's architecture, its imposing trees, and the aura of death that seems to surround it paint a picture of a place where the past lingers heavily. As the story unfolds, we are introduced to the characters, including the old caretaker Jere, the strict housekeeper Miina, and young Kaarina, who seems to embody innocence and a deep connection to the estate. The narrative hints at tragic events tied to the family and explores the emotional atmosphere of the household, setting the stage for conflict between the legacy of the past and the future of Louhilinna. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
Title Louhilinna: Tarina vanhasta talosta
Credits Produced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 57170
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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