The Servant of Dusk

Original title: Hämärän renki

Author: Sari Peltoniemi

Published: 2009

Publisher: Tammi

Genre: Young Adult (13 or 14+)

Pages: 218

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Finnish edition
English sample
English synopsis

Kaarina didn’t hesitate when Valeri asked her: – Will you come with me? I’m going to leave everything behind and start a new life.
The Servant of Dusk takes place in a world familiar from Sari Peltoniemi’s earlier fantasy novel, The Scale. Kaarina’s and Valeri’s ballad-like love story is intertwined with a fascinating alternative history and the timeless charm of fantasy – and with Jesse, whose game has turned into reality.

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FINLAND: Tammi (orig.)

Sari Peltoniemi

Sari Peltoniemi in memoriam (1963-2023). We are deeply saddened by the news of author Sari Peltoniemi passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sari Peltoniemi's family and friends. Our heartfelt condolences.

Sari Peltoniemi was a versatile and respected author who wrote for children, young adults, and adults. She also wrote lyrics and played the bass in the Noitalinna huraa! band. Peltoniemi’s texts have the ability to transform even the most ordinary into extraordinary and everyday life into an adventure. Peltoniemi said she writes organic fantasy that combines everyday reality with the countless possibilities of the imagination.

About author

Sari Peltoniemi

Bibliography

Subterra

Wattenborg

Heavensky

The Elven Son

Gattonautti and Other Everyday Tales

I Hear the Forest Calling

The Servant of Dusk

Dog and Her Girl

The Scale

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