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Christin Grilstad PrøisThe Chains of LifeLivets lenkerThe year is 1856. At Heimsett farm, 18-year-old Elen is growingup. Even if the family lives in poverty, Elen is happy. But oneday, a great tragedy is revealed. Her father has incurred hugedebts. Unexpectedly, the doctor in the village offers to save thefamily farm from being sold at auction. His one request is thatElen accepts to be his bride …19 books by the end of 2012.▶ SeriesChristin Grilstad PrøisCorneliaCorneliaIn 1878, the sisters Cornelia and Rakel move to Christiania(now Oslo) to work for a famous architect and his wife. ButCornelia's life as a servant is very different from what she hadimagined. The master of the house lives a debauched life amongChristiania's artists and he takes a fancy to Cornelia. She becomesembroiled in a drama that will haunt her for the rest of her life.14 books.Commercial fictionEllinor RafaelsenAnna's FateAnnas skjebneIt is the year 1900, and on a cold winter's day in Hallingdal, fouryear-oldAnna Johnsen is taken away by child care authorities. She isplaced with Helga and Nils Bergmoen, a deeply religious couple whotake saving little Anna from the sinful life in Ura as their calling.“I want to stay with you,” whispered Anna in a low, trembling voice.“Not now, sweetheart.” Her mother had started to cry. “I willcome for you. I promise,” she whispered and dried her own tearsbefore reaching out her hand to stroke Anna's damp cheek. “It'sjust that I didn't want to go away before I'd seen you and saidgoodbye, but I will write to you … and I will come back.”6716 books by the end of 2012.