Recently I started watching a lot of Scandinavian TV series. Most of them are very good (Borgen, Anno 1790, Dicte, Rita, 1864, Vares).
Later I came across of a historical crime novel written by Scandinavian author and decided to read it to acquire some light introduction to their history. It is a historical detective set in Denmark at the eve of 1700 A.D.
The story is focused on crime investigation by Danish Professor who is also a royal judge and his assistant. They are traveling to another city but due to a heavy snow storm were forced to stay at some remote guesthouse in the middle of nowhere and there witnessing several gruesome murders.
It is well written novel. Some of the real historical facts are briefly mentioned. It depicts the period in Western Europe when science is rapidly advancing and widening people's understanding of the world.
posted by David Usharauli
