"Reikianka: a historical narrative of some events at sea and on the coast of Finland during the war of 1854" is a deep and exciting story about the adventures and risks of a Swedish warship under the command of Captain Henrik af Trolle. Being at the center of the political eddies of the era, his crew's ship engages in difficult battles and also faces internal conflicts. The author presents the reader with a tense image of wartime, reflecting the dramatic development of events and showing how fragile a calm life at sea can be in wartime conditions.