Set in mid-nineteenth century Norway, this grand epic introduces Dina, a beautiful and tempestuous heroine burdened by a tragic past. At just five years old, she accidentally causes her mother's death, leading to her father's blame and her banishment to a farm. Growing up untamed and isolated, Dina grapples with her guilt, haunted daily by her unforgiving mother. After years of exile, her father, urged by the local pastor, brings her back home, where she has become wild and wolf-like. Her father's remarriage to a younger woman, whom Dina despises, ushers in a strict regime. Despite attempts to refine her behavior through a tutor, Dina remains enigmatic and manipulative, captivating those around her with her unconventional ways and erotic allure. At sixteen, she is married off to Jacob, a wealthy landowner and family friend, who becomes entranced by her. Jacob's mysterious death leaves Dina mute, but she eventually takes control of his estate with an iron will. Yet, she continues to struggle with the ghosts of Jacob and her mother. Everything changes when Leo, a mysterious Russian wanderer, enters her life, setting her on a new path.
Dina Series
This series chronicles the compelling and often harsh life of an extraordinary woman shaped by childhood tragedy. Growing up neglected and wild in isolation, she finds solace in art but never fully integrates into societal norms. Her untamed sensuality and inner strength grant her a dangerous power over others, attracting men yet leaving her heart elusive. The narratives delve into themes of fate, isolation, desire, and the search for genuine connection.
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Benjamin is the heir to an estate in the north of Norway. His abiding memory of his mother's dead Russian lover haunts his life, but in maturity he knows he is the heir and, to that magical, icy world, he will always return
Het boek Karna
- 573 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Literatuur > Roman