Book Club: 'The Grown-Up Child' by Olga Ravn

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As part of October's 'Witch Days', we read Olga Ravn's novel about Christenze, who is accused of witchcraft in 17th-century North Jutland. The book club is for anyone who wants to read and talk about books with others. Librarian Flora Juul Ørskov is the host and ensures that we get a good overview of the book. The Wax Child by Olga Ravn The unmarried Christenze Kruckow is accused of practicing witchcraft That's why she flees from South Funen to Aalborg - or "the city of hate," as her magical wax doll (who is also the book's narrator) calls it. Christenze is quickly included in a close-knit community of women - but that doesn't shield her from the rumors about herdevilish arts. And at the royal palace, Christian IV has just decided that the country's sorceresses must be exterminated. The Grown-Up Child is based on real events from the 17th century in North Jutland. Read it if you want to be captivated by a sensual tale of magic and women's communities - and learn more about a tragic chapter in our shared history. - Date: 7 October 2026 - Time: 14:00–15:30 - Venue: Borup Bibliotek - Address: Parkvej 2, Borup, Denmark - Admission: From DKK 25