The trough of the wave

In the quiet valleys of Namdal, a stretch of Norway where the land has passed from father to son for centuries, a family of freeholding farmers bears the weight of tradition. Their story unfolds like an old saga, each generation facing the slow tide of change while clinging to a fierce sense of belonging. The narrative’s plain, matter‑of‑fact tone is brightened by vivid sketches of weather, forests, and the restless sea, giving listeners a palpable sense of place.

The first volume, titled “The Trough of the Wave,” follows Per, the gentle but determined son who steps away from his ancestral home. As he navigates the modest struggles of peasant life, the whispers of the Napoleonic wars and the looming reach of modern industry begin to stir the family’s fortunes. Listeners will find a compelling portrait of a people caught between the comfort of old customs and the inevitable pull of a new age.