Cora Sandel Series

Cora Sandel, a Norwegian writer and painter, became renowned for her novel cycle, the Alberta Trilogy. Her narratives often explore the inner lives and spiritual struggles of inarticulate and isolated women, drawing deeply from her own experiences. These novels meticulously trace the emotional growth of a discontented girl into a self-reliant woman, securing her an immediate place in the Scandinavian literary canon. Despite her significant literary achievements, Sandel remained largely hidden behind her pseudonym, living a reclusive life.