Farewell — Anne-Lise Boge

Original Sin saga is written by a bestselling Norwegian author Anne-Lise Boge. The story takes place in Norway, at the beginning of twentieth century. Heroine of the story is Mali Buvik, girl, who, despite dreaming of great and pure love, is forced to marry a wealthy landowner to save her family from poverty. As it turns out, that decision will turn her life into a nightmare.Hard times are coming. Epidemic of dangerous illness rages throughout the settlements. It attacks everyone: the young, the old, and especially those who care for the elderly. But Mali isn't shying away from it. She gives her best, trying not to think about what could happen…This year, Mali's mother declined visiting Stornes for Christmas. It's a long way, and chill's hold up she said. And I've been coughing lately. Probably this illness reached us already…Yes, us too Mali replied despite that we're away from the main roads. But it will probably pass soon.Yes, let's hope so the mother sighed. Hopefully it's not the worst. You know, consumption begins the same way…But people always cough at this time Mali was defensive. And only few die. I'm sure it will be fine.But Mali wasn't really convinced of that as she put the receiver down. Her mother named what she feared the most.