“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.”

– Maja Lunde

Best-selling Norwegian author Mytting has created something beautiful, a perfect evocation of a place and a culture, a melding of old Norse tradition with the encroaching modern world. The cold, the smell of the tar on the church’s timbers, the dark resonance of the bells—every element of the setting and those who inhabit it is crafted with consummate skill. This first in a trilogy will have readers eagerly awaiting the next by this accomplished author.

– Booklist Review

“Rich, 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.”

– The Guardian