Kristin Lavransdatter Books in Order

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Kristin Lavransdatter is a trilogy of historical novels by Norwegian author Sigrid Undset, following a fictional woman's life in 14th-century Norway; it contributed to Undset's award of the 1928 Nobel Prize in Literature for her "powerful descriptions of Northern life during the Middle Ages."

Originally written in Norwegian, Kristin Lavransdatter was first published in 1920 in Norway by Aschehoug.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Wreath (The Bridal Wreath)

    The Wreath (The Bridal Wreath)

    1920 · Sigrid Undset

    The Wreath (The Bridal Wreath) is the third volume in Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy, portraying the life of Kristin as she navigates…

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  2. Cover of The Wife (The Mistress of Husaby)

    The Wife (The Mistress of Husaby)

    1921 · Sigrid Undset

    The Wife (The Mistress of Husaby) is a 1921 book by Sigrid Undset. It is book 2 of the series Kristin Lavransdatter.

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  3. Cover of The Cross

    The Cross

    1922 · Sigrid Undset

    Part of the historical epic Kristin Lavransdatter, set in fourteenth-century Norway, this volume follows Kristin from her devotion to her father…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Kristin Lavransdatter books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Wreath (The Bridal Wreath)”. Start with “The Wreath (The Bridal Wreath).”

How many books are in the Kristin Lavransdatter series?

We list 3 books by Sigrid Undset , published between 1920–1922.

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