Nimensä pilannut kaupunki by Mark Twain

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Nimensä pilannut kaupunki by Mark Twain is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the seemingly virtuous town of Hadleyburg, which prides itself on its unblemished reputation for honesty. However, this reputation is threatened by the arrival of a bitter outsider who schemes to expose the town’s true moral weaknesses. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Hadleyburg, a town known for its moral integrity, which is deeply ingrained in its people’s upbringing. The narrative sets in motion when an outsider, feeling wronged by the town, devises a plan to corrupt it by casting doubt on its hallowed reputation. He leaves a sack of gold with instructions for the townspeople to find a benefactor who once helped him in a time of need, leading to a mix of excitement and anxiety among the town’s citizens as they grapple with the implications of the challenge to their honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)