Danish novelist Jens Christian Grøndahl talks about his latest novel, At velsigne et liv, in conversation with parish priest Gaute Grimeland. The book follows a writer who returns from a residency in Rome to find his downstairs neighbour has died, which draws him into a search for relatives alongside the local priest. Three men's life choices unfold across interwoven storylines about love, betrayal, relationships and responsibility.
Grøndahl is known for his psychologically precise portrayal of existential conflicts, and his body of work includes more than 40 books translated into many languages. The evening is free and needs no booking, so simply turn up.
