Books in the The Kristin Lavransdatter Series series

Sigrid Undset (1882ΓÇô1949) was a Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Her most famous work is the trilogy ΓÇ£Kristin LavransdatterΓÇ¥ about life in Norway during the middle ages. First published in 1922, ΓÇ£ The Mistress of HusabyΓÇ¥ is the second novel in the trilogy and continues the story of strong-willed heroine Kristin as she attempts to rebuild her life in the wake of the Black Death. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia and constitutes a must-read for fans of UndsetΓÇÖs wonderful work. Read & Co. Books is republishing this classic novel now complete with an excerpt from ''Six Scandinavian Novelists'' by Alrik Gustafrom.