This edition had all images removed.
Title: Suomenlahden salaisuus
Note: Reading ease score: 31.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Suomenlahden salaisuus" by Karl August Tavaststjerna is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a Russian monitor named Rusalka, which vanishes with its entire crew in the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Finland. The narrative explores themes of naval intrigue, government secrecy, and the quest for truth, primarily following the investigations led by various characters eager to unravel the enigma surrounding the sunken vessel. The opening of the novel sets the stage for this maritime mystery, detailing the initial reports of Rusalka's disappearance amidst a stormy night and the subsequent failure of rescue efforts. As rumors and wild speculation swirl within both Russian and French naval circles, the tale introduces the perspectives of curious officials and local fishermen who claim to have heard desperate cries from the depths. The protagonist, a French naval officer, becomes embroiled in the investigation, facing bureaucratic obstacles and diplomatic challenges as he aims to uncover the truth behind Rusalka's fate and the secrets held within the sea's depths. The narrative blends historical maritime events with fictional intrigue, setting the mood for an engaging tale of adventure and mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tavaststjerna, Karl August, 1860-1898
Translator: Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958
EBook No.: 45574
Published: May 3, 2014
Downloads: 44
Language: Finnish
Subject: Shipwrecks
Subject: Rusalka (Ship)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Suomenlahden salaisuus
Note: Reading ease score: 31.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Suomenlahden salaisuus" by Karl August Tavaststjerna is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a Russian monitor named Rusalka, which vanishes with its entire crew in the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Finland. The narrative explores themes of naval intrigue, government secrecy, and the quest for truth, primarily following the investigations led by various characters eager to unravel the enigma surrounding the sunken vessel. The opening of the novel sets the stage for this maritime mystery, detailing the initial reports of Rusalka's disappearance amidst a stormy night and the subsequent failure of rescue efforts. As rumors and wild speculation swirl within both Russian and French naval circles, the tale introduces the perspectives of curious officials and local fishermen who claim to have heard desperate cries from the depths. The protagonist, a French naval officer, becomes embroiled in the investigation, facing bureaucratic obstacles and diplomatic challenges as he aims to uncover the truth behind Rusalka's fate and the secrets held within the sea's depths. The narrative blends historical maritime events with fictional intrigue, setting the mood for an engaging tale of adventure and mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tavaststjerna, Karl August, 1860-1898
Translator: Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958
EBook No.: 45574
Published: May 3, 2014
Downloads: 44
Language: Finnish
Subject: Shipwrecks
Subject: Rusalka (Ship)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.