Märgid mis juhivad armastuseni

The novel by Jan Kjærstad, one of the most original and award-winning writers in modern Norwegian literature, tells the story of the magic of letters and love.

The main character of the work is Cecilia, a type designer, a young woman with an unusual background and a promising future. Thanks to her rare sensitivity to all kinds of signs, she is unrivaled in her work in the advertising industry - until an accident occurs and her life takes a completely new turn. Signs from the scene of the accident gradually lead Cecilia to the man who becomes the love and inspiration of her life.

Cecilia's story of her journey to love has an extraordinary power of association, and the narrative is interwoven with motifs from ancient mythologies and short fairy-tale-like stories. An inspiring, charming and captivating novel.

Jan Kjærstad (born 1953) is one of the most original authors in contemporary Norwegian literature. After studying theology at the University of Oslo, he entered the literary world in 1980 with the short story collection "The Earth Turns Silently" (Kloden dreier stille rundt). He has now written numerous novels in addition to short stories, and his works have won several awards, the most prestigious of which is the Nordic Council Literature Prize.