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The Chains of Life
Norwegian title: Brudekronen
Cover illustration by Vebjørn Strømmen
The year is 1856. At Heimsett farm, 18-year-old Elen is growing up. Even if the family lives in poverty, Elen is happy. But one day, a great tragedy is revealed. Her father has incurred huge debts.Unexpectedly, the doctor in the village offers to save the family farm from being sold at auction. His one request is that Elen accepts be his bride…
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Original publisher
Cappelen Damm
Publication
2010
Length
256 pages
Format
Paperback
Genre
UpLit
Foreign rights
Sold to 1 territory
- Polandcontract signed 2015Edipresse Polska
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