crime fiction - Cappelen Damm

Elisabeth HammerSvaneberg EstateMaria av SvanebergThe year is 1807, the place Vestfold. At 19, Maria is still leadinga sheltered life at the aristocratic Svaneberg estate. Her familybelongs to the small, local circle of educated people. Unlike hersister Amanda and her best friend Karen, Maria doesn't dreamabout marriage. But everything changes when she encounters theenigmatic Philip Landegaard, a landowner and widower. He exertsa magic power, which both frightens and attracts her. However, hermother has picked another likely husband for her. Besides, rumourhas it that Philip is already engaged. When her father suddenly fallsill, Maria risks losing everything unless she makes her commonsense control her emotions.14 books by the end of 2012.▶ SeriesElin HaugliJellerødStorgården JellerødIn this heartwarming series from the late 1800s in the countryside of Østfold, we meet the poor prostitute's daughter Thea andthe handsome son of the grand farm of Jellerød, Jostein. WhileThea lives in poverty and distress, her closest neighbors, theJellerøds live in riches. Thea is hounded by the locals because ofher background, but the Jellerøds are good people and turn outto be her salvation in life. Follow Thea's dramatic life searchingfor happiness and love.9 books.Commercial fictionInger Harriet HegstadPurple StonesFiolsteinenOne morning a baby girl is found abandoned on the doorstepat Grønvoll farm. It turns out the baby is of Gypsy blood andhas a deformed foot. At Grønvoll, the girl is taken care of by thespinster Gurine and given the name Hansine. Life in the mid1800s is far from blissful at Grønvoll, but Hansine grows up tobecome a wise and beautiful young woman, and, as it turns out,she appears to have supernatural powers ... Hansine strugglesto fit in with the locals who never quite approve of her, and oneday she vanishes.5924 books.Rights sold to: Poland.