Publisher's Synopsis
The Spellbound Fiddler: A Norse Romance is a novel written by Kristofer Janson and originally published in 1884. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of a young fiddler named Halvor who is cursed by a powerful sorceress. The curse causes Halvor to fall in love with the first woman he sees, which happens to be a beautiful princess named Ingeborg.Ingeborg is also under a curse, which prevents her from marrying anyone who cannot complete a series of impossible tasks. Halvor, determined to win Ingeborg's hand in marriage, sets out to complete the tasks and break the curse on both himself and Ingeborg.Along the way, Halvor encounters a cast of colorful characters, including trolls, giants, and other magical creatures. He also faces many challenges and obstacles, but with the help of his fiddle and his wit, he manages to overcome them all.The Spellbound Fiddler is a classic tale of love, magic, and adventure that captures the essence of Norse mythology and folklore. It is a must-read for fans of fantasy and romance novels, as well as anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Norway.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
