Keisarin kynttilänjalat by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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Author Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
Translator Nuotio, Tauno, 1903-1970
Uniform Title The emperor's candlesticks. Finnish
Title Keisarin kynttilänjalat
Original Publication Pori: Satakunnan Kirjateollisuus Oy, 1928.
Credits Sirkku-Liisa Häyhä-Karmakainen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Keisarin kynttilänjalat" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a lavish carnival in Vienna, showcasing a blend of romance and intrigue as various characters navigate their identities and hidden desires. Central to the narrative is Nikolai Aleksandrovitsh, the heir to the Russian throne, who becomes embroiled in a tantalizing pursuit that leads him into a web of excitement and danger. The opening of the novel vividly brings to life the atmosphere of a grand carnival in Vienna, full of gaiety and masked revelers. Amidst the festivities, Nikolai, disguised in a black domino, is enchanted by a mysterious odalisque and becomes captivated in a chase that unfolds through the opulent setting. This chase ultimately leads him to an unexpected situation, revealing the tension between festivity and peril, as he unknowingly steps into a trap laid out for him. The stage is set for a tale filled with romantic allure and political machinations, as the excitement of the carnival contrasts with the underlying threats, foreshadowing Nikolai's fate and the intricate dynamics among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Spy stories
Subject Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction
Subject Carnival -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72656
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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