Peter Høeg’s “Miss Smilla’s Feeling for Snow” follows Smilla Jaspersen, a woman with a deep understanding of snow and ice, as she investigates the mysterious death of a young boy who fell from a roof in Copenhagen.
Smilla, who has a complex connection to both her Greenlandic heritage and her Danish surroundings, uncovers secrets that lead her beyond the city’s cold streets. The story blends tension with Smilla’s sharp observations about science, culture, and human relationships.
The book “The Danish Girl” by David Ebershoff tells the story of Einar Wegener, a Danish artist who begins to discover a deep truth about identity and transformation after posing for his wife, Gerda, who is also a painter.
Set in 1920s Copenhagen, the novel explores their marriage as Einar transitions into Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of gender confirmation surgery. The story weaves art, love, and personal discovery against the backdrop of a society grappling with change.
The novel “You Disappear” by Christian Jungersen explores the life of Frederik, a school headmaster, after a brain tumor drastically alters his personality and behavior.
His wife, Mia, struggles to understand the changes in him, questioning whether the man she loves is even the same person.
The story confronts ideas about identity, morality, and how brain functions shape who we are, against the backdrop of a legal battle over Frederik’s actions while under the tumor’s influence. It’s set partially in Copenhagen, where their lives and relationships unravel.
The book “Baby” by Kirsten Thorup explores the life of a young, struggling woman named Baby, who is caught between her troubled past and her uncertain future.
Set in Copenhagen, it shows her navigating relationships and society, while grappling with loneliness and a deep yearning for connection. The city’s atmosphere mirrors her inner state, adding a haunting backdrop to her journey.
Bernard Cornwell’s “Sharpe’s Prey” follows Richard Sharpe, a soldier sent to Copenhagen in 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars. His mission is to protect a British spy while navigating the chaotic city as it’s threatened by an English naval assault.
The story highlights betrayal, danger, and the destruction caused by war, with Sharpe caught in the middle of it all.