Laila Hietamies – Abandoned Houses, Deserted Yards (1982)

Hardcover, with dust jacket | Otava, 3rd edition 1982 | Finnish novel

The moving Karelia-themed classic by popular Laila Hietamies! The work takes the reader to the post-Continuation War period on the Karelian Isthmus, where women and children returning from evacuation build life amid the ruins. A perfect choice for a collector of Laila Hietamies's works or a fan of touching, historical novels.

Condition

Book (hardcover): In perfect reading condition. Binding tight, no markings.

Dust jacket: Intact, but has wear at the corners and small tears on the spine. Condition reflected in the price.

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