For The Days are Evil

This novel portrays the social set in a small country town in the west of Norway. In the centre of the story is Hildegunn, a middle aged woman who early on was a farmer’s wife and mother. Her day consists of practical work, there is no time for other values. Robert, who has spent 50 years in America, comes back to the village where he grew up. Here, he is still the poor kid, like he was in his childhood. A relationship develops between the two. To Hildegunn, Robert represents the good and enriching that people can give each other. But suspicion and gossip flourishes in the village, spreading evil.

First published: 1985, Aschehoug Fiction
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