Knívin í eldin (Kniven i Ilden) is a captivating historical novel from the Finnmark, which will make you feel the cold of the snow, the heat of the fire, and the scent of blood when the reindeer are slaughtered.

The year is 1859. Brita Caisa Seipajærvi puts on her skis because she will undertake the long journey from Finland to Norway. Brita Caisa is both beautiful and strong, and she has the ability to heal both animals and people.

She brings he young sons on her journey, who are both born to different fathers outside of marriage. The journey’s destination is Bugøynes, where the ocean is said to be boiling with fish. On the way, she meets Mikkel, and they develop a passionate relationship that they keep secret.

Knívin í eldin (Kniven i Ilden) is inspired by the life of Ingeborg’s great grandmother. It is the first book in the trilogy Sangir um Íshavið (Sanger fra Ishavet).