Kadonnut pikajuna y.m. kertomuksia by Arthur Conan Doyle
"Kadonnut pikajuna y.m. kertomuksia" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work features a mix of intrigue and detective fiction, showcasing Conan Doyle's hallmark storytelling style. The central story revolves around the mysterious case of a missing train, incorporating elements of suspense and complex character interactions typical of his writing. The opening of "Kadonnut pikajuna" presents the intriguing premise of a train
that has seemingly vanished without a trace. The narrative begins with a description of Herbert de Lernac, a man facing execution, who makes a startling confession regarding this peculiar incident that occurred eight years prior. We are introduced to significant characters such as Monsieur Caratal, a determined passenger, and Mr. Bland, the station master dealing with this unusual case. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a web of mystery surrounding the circumstances leading up to the train's disappearance, creating a gripping setup that promises further revelations and twists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Translator | Hämeen-Anttila, Mary |
| Title | Kadonnut pikajuna y.m. kertomuksia |
| Note | Translations of selected stories from "Round the fire stories": The lost special; The Brazilian cat; The pot of caviare; The fiend of the cooperage. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Esipuhe -- Kadonnut pikajuna -- Brasilialainen kissa -- Kaviaariruukku -- Vannehtimon hirmu. |
| Credits | Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Horror tales, English -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54933 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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