Project Gutenberg 2005-04-17 Public domain in the USA. 163 Elfving, Betty 1837 1923 Aura Härkmanin pojat Historiallinen novelli isonvihan ajoilta Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Härkmanin pojat" by Betty Elfving is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the turbulent times of the Great Northern War, focusing on the preparations for a wedding amidst the backdrop of societal upheaval and personal struggles. The opening introduces characters such as Maija Liisa and Jaakko, who are involved in the wedding arrangements, suggesting a clash of joy and sorrow as they navigate their difficult lives. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves at the Nokian manor on a warm summer day in 1713, where preparations for a wedding are underway. The scene beautifully depicts the landscape and the contrast between the manor's festive exterior and the neglect of its surroundings, hinting at past turmoil. Maija Liisa, a dedicated servant, expresses her worries about a young bride, Elina, who is set to marry Miihkali Härkman. As the tension of impending storms looms, unexpected guests arrive, adding layers of complexity to the upcoming celebration. Through dialogues and interactions, the opening establishes a somber atmosphere, revealing the impacts of war and loss while setting the stage for the intertwining fates of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Historical fiction PH Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels 630779 2025-06-07T03:41:25.881754 text/html 630600 2025-01-14T23:25:36.516396 text/html 298569 2025-06-07T03:41:35.167779 application/epub+zip 308103 2025-06-07T03:41:28.193815 application/epub+zip 308103 2025-06-07T03:41:26.795744 application/epub+zip 559793 2025-06-07T03:41:40.512687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517611 2025-06-07T03:41:34.231707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507673 2022-09-07T22:51:53.980888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571890 2025-06-07T03:41:25.334783 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 540460 2020-12-14T10:01:57 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 210006 2020-12-14T10:01:57 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17458 2025-06-07T03:41:40.661691 application/rdf+xml 13695 2025-06-07T03:41:27.363764 image/jpeg 3650 2025-06-07T03:41:27.074756 image/jpeg 295867 2025-06-07T03:41:25.939772 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia