{"product_id":"the-scandinavian-war-bride-9798994311011","title":"The Scandinavian War Bride","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Inspired by true events, a thought-provoking work of historical fiction and a great family saga. A literary masterpiece\". ★★★★★ Reedsy Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The story is unflinching in its subject matter and rich in sensory detail, and its roots in lived experience lend it undeniable emotional weight\". ★★★★ The Coffee Pot Book Club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Top Pick for Danish Libraries, now available in English.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirsten Marie Pedersen wants more from life than the narrow prospects offered in 1940s Copenhagen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer father is an alcoholic, her mother struggles to provide for the children, and the German occupation weighs heavily on them all. Yet in those dark years, Kirsten grows from a timid girl into a determined young woman, while her sisters, Martha and Ingrid, fight their own battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the liberation, she secures work as a translator at the Fürstenfeldbruck air base in Germany, where she assists the Americans in their pursuit of Nazi fugitives. The war is over; the world lies open; her body awakens. But when tragedy strikes, the family is torn apart-and Kirsten is presented with an unexpected chance for a new life in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lives of the three sisters form a raw and sensual mosaic of wartime fragments in a world where women must twist and turn to reach their dreams-and face the price of following their own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy readers are discovering this Scandinavian sensation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA Personal Legacy: This novel is a reimagining of the author's own grandmother's journey through occupied Denmark and post-war Germany, lending the story a deep, emotional resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProven Success: Originally published to critical acclaim in Denmark, this narrative was selected by over 80% of the Danish public library system-a rare distinction for contemporary historical fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnflinching Realism: Moving beyond the tropes of the resistance thriller, this novel offers a gritty, authentic look at the \"everyday\" war and the cost of survival on the domestic front.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOhrbeck, Desiree:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in Denmark, Desiree Ohrbeck now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. Her writing brings together historical detail and intimate emotional depth, often inspired by the stories passed down through her own family. She is especially drawn to the hidden lives of women and the quiet courage that shapes them, writing with emotional honesty and a keen sense of the human heart.Desiree holds an MA in Nordic Philology and History and taught Scandinavian Studies at the University of Washington from 2010 to 2016. Today, she works to promote Danish literature in English translation and serves on the board of the Danish American Heritage Foundation.Her writing reflects a belief that ordinary women often carry the most extraordinary stories. The Scandinavian War Bride is her first novel in English.","brand":"Embarkation Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52103770931474,"sku":"9798994311011","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_076c4a54-8b38-4607-b3c2-2a1f6fb039bc.jpg?v=1773156367","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-scandinavian-war-bride-9798994311011","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}