| Author |
Elvestad, Sven, 1884-1934 |
| Title |
Pelikello: Salapoliisikertomus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pelikello: Salapoliisikertomus" by Sven Elvestad is a detective novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Asbjörn Krag, a cunning detective who is called upon to solve a series of mysterious jewelry thefts occurring on trains, particularly aimed at travelers. As the narrative unfolds, Krag encounters various suspects and engages in clever deductions that challenge his investigative prowess. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a bewildered police chief discussing a troubling string of jewel thefts with Krag. As they delve into the details, it becomes evident that the case is complicated, with various thefts occurring on the same train and a pattern emerging that suggests a clever thief at work. The opening sets a compelling stage for intrigue, as Krag prepares to assist in uncovering the identity of the elusive thief while hinting at the involvement of a possible female accomplice, Miss Steward, further adding layers to the unfolding mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Krag, Asbjørn (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56669 |
| Release Date |
Mar 2, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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