I'm liking this series as much as <i>Kristin Lavransdatter</i>. Like <i>Kristin</i>, it is the life story of a person in medieval Norway, a man this time, named Olav Audunsson. The book is separated into two parts, the first primarily concerning Olav and his experiences; the second primarily about his fiancee Ingunn. Olav's parents having died early in his childhood, he becomes the foster son of Ingunn's parents and the children grow up with the knowledge that they are betrothed to each other. Their betrothal was not carried out with all the formalities as it ought to have been, leading to problems for the couple and their families. It's set in an earlier time than <i>Kristin</i>, so Norway has become a Christian country, but in the people have still not fully transitioned from their old ways.
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