
audiobook
Chapter One. - Erlingsen’s “At Home.”
Chapter Two. - Oddo’s Walk.
Chapter Three. - Olaf and his News.
Chapter Four. - Roving here and Roving there.
Chapter Five. - The Water-Sprites’ Doings.
Chapter Six. - Spring.
Chapter Seven. - Vogel Islet.
Chapter Eight. - A Summer Apartment.
Chapter Nine. - Hund’s report.
Chapter Ten. - Seeking the Uplands.
The story opens with a vivid portrait of Norway’s jagged coastline, where towering cliffs plunge into deep, mirror‑still fjords. Summer sunlight dapples pine‑clad ridges while winter nights glow with the silent fireworks of the aurora, and the land hums with the ceaseless chorus of waterfalls, birds, and distant echoes. In this remote corner of the Arctic Circle, a modest farmer’s homestead gathers neighbors for hearty music, laughter, and dance, defying the harsh climate with warm hospitality.
Against that breathtaking backdrop, the narrative follows the everyday rhythms of the farm family and their community, hinting at the subtle tensions that stir beneath the festive gatherings. As the seasons shift, the characters confront the challenges of isolation, the pull of the sea, and the mysteries whispered by the surrounding wilderness. Listeners will be drawn into a world where the landscape itself feels alive, setting the stage for adventures that unfold beyond the first act.
Full title
Feats on the Fiord The third book in "The Playfellow" The third book in "The Playfellow"
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (337K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2007-10-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1876
A fearless Victorian writer who turned big ideas about society, politics, and everyday life into clear, lively prose. Her books and essays helped popularize economics and social analysis for ordinary readers while also arguing for reform.
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