Jesper Bugge Kold

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Lecture with the author about the series "Where the Wind Turns" Is very current with the series "Where the Wind Turns", which tells the story of the Danes who emigrated to America in the 19th century, driven by the hope and dream of a better life. The first volume in the series is called "Where the Wind Turns" and begins in Denmark in 1878. The main character Johanne fights a daily battle to put food on the table. Because of a secret in Johannes' past, there is only one solution to the family's problems: to go to America. Johannes' husband Jens leaves ahead of him and a year and a half later Johanne and the children follow. When Johanne reunites with Jens in Nebraska, the biggest challenge awaits: creating a new life on the prairie. The second volume in the series is called "Where the Fire Burns" and begins in 1883. The farm has grown, as have the children. But unforeseen events cause everything to change suddenly. The farm is in danger and a cemetery slowly begins to take shape on the family's land. - Date: 7 October 2026 - Time: 19:00–21:00 - Venue: Skanderborg Bibliotek - Address: Parkvej 10B, Skanderborg, Denmark - Admission: From DKK 150