While there, Kristin falls in love with Erlend Nikulaussön, a man of her family’s caliber but not one in good standing with the community. Her father and Simon agree that Kristin needs to experience the world at large, and she is put into a convent the year before her marriage. Kristin doesn’t show much interest in marriage but knows her father found her a good match even if Simon is someone she is not interested in - physically, emotionally, or intellectually. In time, a third daughter is born to the couple, Ramborg, and Kristin begins preparing for her marriage to Simon Andressön. When Ulvhild, the much beloved second daughter of Lavrans and Ragnfrid is injured, their life is turned upside down and many years pass before the family begins to recover. For years, the family lives a quiet life in their small village going about their daily routines. Kristin is the daughter of Lavrans and Ragnfrid and is well-loved and a bit spoiled by her father. Set in 14th Century Norway, Kristin Lavransdatter is a medieval love story. Kristin Lavransdatter: I The Bridal Wreath
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