Angel House

The Angel House is the third novel in Kerstin Ekman's series about the inhabitants of a provincial Swedish town, following the fortunes of the town from the late 1920s to the Second World War. It provides an alternative, subversive history of the community and gives a finely-drawn portrait of a town in transition.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2021
Publisher: Norvik Press

The Angel House, the third installment in the remarkable series of free-standing novels that solidified Kerstin Ekman's reputation in her native Sweden during the 1970s, long before she achieved global success with novels like Blackwater and The Forest of Hours. This captivating tale follows the fortunes of the inhabitants of a provincial Swedish town, familiar from the previous two books in the sequence, Witches' Rings and The Spring, from the late 1920s to the Second World War. During this period, events beyond the boundaries of neutral Sweden threaten to disrupt the regular rhythms of life. With this sequence of novels primarily focusing on the lives of ordinary women, Kerstin Ekman offers an alternative and subversive history of the community in which she grew up, providing a finely-drawn portrait of a town in transition.

The Angel House is now published in English for the first time, thanks to the talented translation by Sarah Death, an acknowledged expert on Kerstin Ekman's work. This English edition allows a wider audience to experience the magic of Kerstin Ekman's storytelling and delve into the rich tapestry of her characters and their lives.

The Angel House is a testament to Kerstin Ekman's talent as a writer and her ability to create compelling narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates fine literature, historical fiction, and the complexities of human relationships.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 148 x 209 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781909408586