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Jorid Mathiassen (b. 1965) grew up on the Helgeland coast up north, and now lives in Oslo. She has a major in Nordic language and literature from the University of Oslo and has the last ten years worked as a publishing editor at Cappelen Damm, and currently at Bonnier. Prior to being a publishing editor, she worked as a journalist in the magazine Bok & samfunn. Where the White Lilies Grow is her debut novel.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Alpha forlag), Germany (Suhrkamp verlag)

Excerpt from Where White Lilies Grow

As soon as Marie finished washing the cups, she snuck out and started running toward the river. They’d heard shots coming from the camp earlier in the day, and she could hear the voice in her head saying it was more dangerous than ever to be wandering around outside, that the guards were being more watchful and that she was putting herself, the others in the house, and Jovan – if he was still alive – in even greater danger. Still, she ran and ran until she could taste blood.

She stopped as she approached their hiding place and slowly crept forward, looking around cautiously. The thought of the hateful face of the Norwegian guard who’d stopped her the first time still frightened her. She held her breath in total silence. Her heart was pounding and she closed her eyes for a few seconds. When she opened them again, she saw the top of his head sticking out of the pit he’d made for them that was almost completely covered with branches. She let out her breath again and the relief flowed through her whole body like a waterfall.

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Kjersti Herland Johnsen CHRISTMAS AT THE MOUNTAIN VIEW HOTEL

The well-known mountain climber and expedition leader Ingrid Berg has returned home to take over the management of Mountain View Hotel, which her family has run for generations. Ingrid’s grandmother is stepping down, and with Christmas approaching, the traditional climbing hotel is awaiting many guests. Ingrid can feel the pressure. Soon enough, complications arise, and it can almost feel like someone out there doesn’t want her to succeed – but why? Is her celebrity ex-boyfriend the one to blame? Or could it have something to do with local big shot Hallgrim Dalen, and his old grudge with Ingrid’s grandmother? While ensuring an unforgettable Christmas for the guests of Mountain View Hotel, Ingrid must get to the bottom of the mystery. Luckily, she has dear friends, an eclectic staff, and lovely holiday guests to aid her. Not to mention her childhood friend, Tor …

The ultimate feelgood Christmas read, with romance, family, traditions and an old mystery, all set in a picturesque Norwegian winter in the mountains.

JENNY COLGAN, AUTHOR OF MEET ME AT THE CUPCAKE CAFÉ AND LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY