About the book: 1980 / In the homeland of the famous Norwegian prose writer, this book is rightly considered the pinnacle of his work. The acutely dramatic events of the novel date back to the last century. An extraordinary, strong, brave man, Howard Jermynnsen, comes to a remote village. His dream is to liberate the farm laborers, to make them free. But the inert village does not accept the “stranger” and strives to get rid of him. Howard's difficult relationships with his wife and stepdaughter allow his enemies to unfairly accuse Howard of a serious crime.…