Kaappaajan kynsissä: Romaani by Øvre Richter Frich

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Author Frich, Øvre Richter, 1872-1945
Translator Partio, Tahvo, 1879-1947
Title Kaappaajan kynsissä: Romaani
Credits Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kaappaajan kynsissä: Romaani" by Øvre Richter Frich is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is likely set against the backdrop of World War I, following the adventures of its protagonist, Ambroise Vilmart, a young Belgian engineer who finds himself entangled in a world of intrigue and possibly criminal enterprises as he seeks purpose and identity. With a blend of maritime themes and personal discovery, the book hints at a thrilling journey involving danger and decisions that will shape Vilmart's fate. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ambroise Vilmart, who is depicted in a shabby hotel room in Dieppe, recovering from his experiences related to the war. The narrative details his background, including his connection to a mysterious Englishman, Dick Anstey, who possesses a rather shady reputation. Vilmart's past is shadowed by his uncertain origins, as he was abandoned as a child but raised by a kind old engineer. As the story unfolds, Vilmart learns of his father's legacy and the possibilities tied to a brilliant invention he's created—a device capable of detecting enemy ships. The chapter sets the stage for Vilmart's transformative journey, hinting at themes of heroism, rebellion against authority, and the allure of the sea, while introducing a host of colorful characters whose lives intertwine through their shared exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 62293
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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