The Spring of the Moonstone

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The Spring of the Moonstone (Finnish: Kuukiven kevät) is a 1995 historical romance novel by Finnish author Kaari Utrio. It is a romantic story from 11th century Finland, about love and hate and the meeting of two cultures. The book was published as a commemorative book for the 60th anniversary of the Kalevala Women's Association [fi].[2] The book contains several photographs and illustrations.[3] In 1995, the novel was adapted into a play by Sarika Lipasti [fi].[4]

The Spring of the Moonstone
First edition
AuthorKaari Utrio
Original titleKuukiven kevät
TranslatorHildi Hawkins
IllustratorMarja Vehkala
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish
SubjectThe prehistoric Finland, love
GenreHistorical fiction
PublisherOtava
Publication date
1995
Published in English
1995
Media typeHardback, audiobook (Finnish)[1]
Pages90 pp
ISBN951-1-13743-3
OCLC52961573

In 1995, The Spring of the Moonstone was translated into English by Hildi Hawkins.[5] The novel has also been translated into Estonian (Kuukivi kevad, 1995).[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Kuukiven kevät". Finna [fi]. National Library of Finland. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  2. ^ Kotirinta, Pirkko (1 March 1995). "Kalevala Koru perusti säätiön ja julkisti uuden Kuukiven korun". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Kuukiven kevät". Kirjasampo [fi] (in Finnish). Helsinki City Library. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  4. ^ Kanerva, Erkki (3 July 1995). "Esihistoriallinen tuulahdus". Turun Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  5. ^ Muurinen, Heta (2010s). "Kaari Utrion tuotanto". 375 Humanists (in Finnish). University of Helsinki. Retrieved 23 November 2021.