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Book SynopsisThe first novel in a thrilling Norwegian historical trilogy - by the author of The Sixteen Trees of the Somme Trade ReviewRich, sinuous prose makes tangible the villagers' gritty perseverance in the face of poverty, isolation and the unpredictable climate . . .
The Bell in the Lake is a beautiful example of modern Norwegian folklore -- Johanne Elster Hanson * Guardian *
Mytting uses the love story to explore the clash between tradition and modernity -- Antonia Senior * The Times (Historical Fiction Book of the Month) *
Love, suspense, nature and superstition are woven together in this powerful novel. Set in spectacular surroundings where anything can happen it will give the reader a taste of something deeply and genuinely Norwegian. -- Maya Lunde * author of THE HISTORY OF BEES *
Lyrical, melancholy and with beautifully drawn characters, this pitches old beliefs against new ways with a haunting delicacy that rings true. -- Eithne Farry * Daily Mail *
An exquisitely atmospheric novel about the struggle to cherish the beauty that is right in front of us; be it a blue-dark night, the bear-colored wood of a decaying stave church, or a love that is blooming through a late-thawing snow.
The Bell in the Lake does what fiction promises: to steal you away to another world and ask you, if unfairly, to leave a little of your heart behind. -- Derek B. Miller
Mytting shows how landscape and climate can define a character . . . He delivers village wisdom . . . and jagged realism. It is a fireside read with splinters. -- Christian House * Financial Times *
Mytting's cleverly crafted story heads inexorably to a moving conclusion -- Nick Rennison * Sunday Times *
Lovers of good historical fiction are in for a real treat. * Radio New Zealand *
Magnificent historical novel * Adresseavisen *
Lars Mytting's historical novel is captivating and engaging . . . With his powerful narrative style, intertwined story and detailed knowledge of carpentry, fishing and stave churches, there is reason to believe that this time he will again reach many many readers. * Dagbladet *
