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Poslední Laponec
Author: Olivier Truc
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Poslední Laponec links the theft of a rare drum to a reindeer herder’s death. Nango and Nansenová’s investigation also opens up Sámi culture, religion, and community disputes in the distinctive setting of Lapland.
Poslední Laponec is a crime novel set in Lapland by French writer and journalist Olivier Truc. Kautokeino is preparing for the return of a historic Sámi shamanic drum, but the precious object is stolen before it can be displayed. Soon afterward, a reindeer herder’s death complicates the case. Investigators Klemet Nango and Nina Nansenová try to establish whether the events are connected. Their search touches on religion, Sámi identity, disputes between communities, and an expedition from long ago. The detective plot becomes a wider exploration of the far north’s culture and conflicts.
Book information
- Author
- Olivier Truc
- Publisher
- Albatros Media a.s.
- Imprint
- Panteon
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- krimi, detektívny román, thriller
- ISBN
- 978-80-87697-24-5
- Publication date
- 1. January 2014
- Pages
- 464
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-876-9725-2) · PDF (ISBN 978-80-876-9725-2) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-876-9725-2)
What is Poslední Laponec about?
Kautokeino in northern Norway eagerly awaits the return of an old shamanic drum. Such drums were destroyed during the suppression of Indigenous Sámi religious traditions, giving the artifact’s return considerable cultural significance. Before it can be presented to the public, however, it disappears. Suspicion could fall on religious fundamentalists or on Sámi separatists seeking attention for their demands. The situation becomes more serious with the death of a reindeer herder. Klemet Nango and his new colleague Nina Nansenová investigate as members of a special police unit concerned with reindeer herding. Their work takes place where modern state institutions meet traditional ways of life and Sámi historical memory. Old religious conflicts, rivalry among herders, joiks, and questions surrounding a past French expedition enter the case. The crime story thus also becomes a journey into Lapland’s social and cultural world.
Themes and motifs
Sámi identity and traditions
The story explores the cultural significance of the shamanic drum, joiks, and traditional Sámi life.
Tradition and modernity
The investigation unfolds where Indigenous traditions meet modern institutions and social change.
Religion and historical memory
Past suppression of Sámi religious traditions matters to the present-day plot.
Investigation and hidden connections
The stolen drum and a herder’s death raise questions about how the events are linked.
Community conflicts
The novel portrays tension among reindeer herders, Norwegian settlers, and religious and political groups.
Setting
Kautokeino and the wider Arctic landscape of Lapland during polar winter, with tundra, reindeer herding, and a Sámi community.
Main characters
Klemet Nango
A Sámi investigator in a police unit dealing with reindeer-herding matters.
Nina Nansenová
Klemet’s new colleague, a police investigator working on the stolen drum and the reindeer herder’s death.
Who is this book for?
For crime readers who value a distinctive geographical setting, cultural context, and the meeting of tradition and modern life alongside an investigation.
Book context
Métailié published the French original, Le dernier Lapon, in 2012. It opened the reindeer-police series featuring Klemet Nango and Nina Nansenová. The official publisher lists numerous literary awards, including the Prix Mystère de la critique and Prix des Lecteurs de Quais du Polar-20 Minutes.
Séria a poradie
- La police des rennes – tento titul je 1. diel
Adaptations
Le dernier Lapon
Awards
Prix Mystère de la critique
Prix des Lecteurs de Quais du Polar-20 Minutes
Prix polar Michel Lebrun
Otázky o knihe
What is Poslední Laponec about?
Klemet Nango and Nina Nansenová investigate the theft of a historic shamanic drum and a reindeer herder’s death in Lapland, uncovering older regional conflicts and secrets.
Who wrote Poslední Laponec?
French journalist and writer Olivier Truc.
What is the original title?
The original French title is Le dernier Lapon.
Is Poslední Laponec part of a series?
Yes. External research confirms it as the first book in La police des rennes, featuring Klemet Nango and Nina Nansenová.
How many pages does this e-book have?
SOURCE_FACT lists 464 pages for this edition.
Has Poslední Laponec won literary awards?
Yes. The official French publisher lists several awards, including the Prix Mystère de la critique and Prix des Lecteurs de Quais du Polar-20 Minutes.
Which e-book formats are available?
The supplier lists EPUB, PDF, and MOBI.
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