The Night of the Scourge

Set against the backdrop of WWII-era Norway, The Night of the Scourge is the final installment in Lars Mytting's acclaimed Sister Bells trilogy. The narrative follows Astrid Hekne, who inherits her grandmother's fighting spirit, as she joins the Resistance amidst Nazi occupation, while Kai Schweigaard, an aged former priest, grapples with a prophecy of his own demise. As betrayal shakes Astrid's family, the story intricately weaves together Norwegian folklore with themes of sacrifice and resilience, creating a compelling family drama that stands alone or connects seamlessly to the earlier books in the series.