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56 pages 1 hour read

Hanna Pylväinen

The End of Drum-Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Part 2, Chapter 19-Part 3, Chapter 23Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 2, Chapter 19 Summary

Nora and Henrik announce their engagement, which is quickly overshadowed by the more shocking news that Lars Levi Laestadius, known as Mad Lasse, is being transferred to the parish in Pajala. While the engagement surprises some, most people in Karesuando expected it. Nora's parents are particularly relieved because it means they can leave with one daughter's future secured and the town's reputation somewhat restored after Willa's disgrace. They also feel satisfied having converted Henrik, the once-notorious storekeeper. The preparations for the wedding are minimal as the parsonage is preoccupied with packing for the move to Pajala. Henrik, feeling off-balance and overwhelmed, attempts to clean and prepare his rundown store and living quarters but remains anxious about how Nora will perceive his life there.

His efforts are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of his uncle, Frans, who begins scrutinizing Henrik's records and the state of the store. Frans's visit brings a wave of tension and childhood memories for Henrik, who recalls always feeling inadequate and under his uncle's critical eye. The engagement to Nora complicates matters further, as Frans is concerned about the association with Lars Levi, whose teachings he sees as heretical. He worries about his own reputation and ambitions within the church.

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