“Miss Smilla’s Feeling for Snow” by Peter Høeg is a story about Smilla Jaspersen, a half-Inuit woman living in Copenhagen. After a young boy named Isaiah falls to his death, Smilla grows suspicious and starts investigating the circumstances.
Her knowledge of snow and ice becomes a key part of unraveling a mystery that takes her from Denmark to the icy landscapes of Greenland. The story mixes urban tension with the stark, chilling beauty of the Arctic.
Bjarne Reuter’s “The Boys from St. Petri” tells the story of a group of teenage boys in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II. They carry out small acts of rebellion against the Germans, risking their lives in the process.
The book focuses on their friendship, the loss of innocence, and the moral choices they face as their actions grow bolder. It paints a vivid picture of courage and resistance in the face of oppressive power.
The novel “The Prophets of Eternal Fjord” by Kim Leine takes readers to 18th-century Greenland, where a Danish-Norwegian priest named Morten Falck arrives to spread Christianity.
The story follows his struggles with the harsh environment, the local Inuit culture, and his own flawed nature. The book weaves together themes of faith, colonization, and human ambition, painting a raw and vivid picture of life in the Arctic during that time.
“Let Time Pass” by Svend Aage Madsen is a thought-provoking novel that plays with the concept of time and memory. The story centers on a man who wakes up unable to remember his past, navigating a strange and unpredictable world shaped by fragmented perceptions of reality.
As he tries to piece his life together, he encounters a mysterious institute that seems to manipulate time itself, raising questions about identity and the nature of existence.
The novel “The Visit of the Royal Physician” by Per Olov Enquist focuses on the life of Johann Friedrich Struensee, a doctor who gains influence over the mentally unstable King Christian VII of Denmark in the 18th century.
Struensee introduces progressive reforms while secretly becoming involved with the king’s wife, Queen Caroline Mathilde. The story blends political intrigue and forbidden love against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Danish history.
The novel “You Disappear” by Christian Jungersen revolves around a man named Frederik who suffers a personality change after a brain tumor is discovered. His wife, Mia, struggles to understand if the man she loves is still there or if the tumor has completely altered him.
The story explores moral dilemmas and the impact of mental illness on relationships, offering moments of tension as Mia uncovers unsettling truths about Frederik’s actions before his diagnosis.
“Between Two Seas” by Marie-Louise Jensen tells the story of Marianne, a young girl in 19th-century Denmark, who sets out on a journey to find her father after her mother’s death. Marianne travels to a small fishing village on the Jutland coast.
There, she uncovers family secrets and navigates the challenges of living in a tight-knit, traditional community. The book paints vivid scenes of Denmark’s windswept landscapes and explores themes of identity and belonging.
The novel “Witness to the Future” by Klaus Rifbjerg tells the story of a young boy growing up in Denmark during the 1930s. Through his perspective, you see how the rise of fascism and the changes in society shape his view of the world.
The book captures the tension of the time and explores how events on a larger scale impact ordinary lives.
Bernard Cornwell’s “Sharpe’s Prey” follows Richard Sharpe as he heads to Copenhagen in 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars. Tasked with a dangerous mission tied to British intelligence and Denmark’s fleet, Sharpe finds himself facing betrayal and corruption.
The story captures the tension of historical events, with moments of espionage and intense personal conflict.
William Heinesen’s “The Good Hope” is set in the Faroe Islands, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, during the 1600s.
The story follows Reverend Peder Børresen, who comes to the islands with grand ambitions but faces the harsh realities of the local community and the corrupt forces around him.
The oppressive church authorities and the islanders’ struggles create a tense atmosphere, showing the clash between hope and power in a remote, unforgiving setting.