Master of Hestviken Books in Order

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The Master of Hestviken series by Sigrid Undset includes 4 books published between 1928–1930.

✓ All 4 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Axe

    The Axe

    1928 · Sigrid Undset

    Set in thirteenth-century Norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, The Axe is the first volume in Sigrid Undset's epic…

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  2. Cover of The Snake Pit

    The Snake Pit

    1929 · Sigrid Undset

    Set in medieval Norway, The Snake Pit follows Olav and Ingunn, who, though raised as brother sister, have become lovers in a world caught between the…

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  3. Cover of In the Wilderness

    In the Wilderness

    1929 · Sigrid Undset

    It is Norway in the thirteenth century, a land rent by unremitting warfare and feebly lit by Christianity. Olav Audunsson was once an outlaw; now he…

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  4. Cover of The Son Avenger

    The Son Avenger

    1930 · Sigrid Undset

    Powerfully written and filled with magnificent vignettes of the daily life of a medieval estate, The Son Avenger suggests a Greek tragedy whose…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Master of Hestviken books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Axe”. Start with “The Axe.”

How many books are in the Master of Hestviken series?

We list 4 books by Sigrid Undset , published between 1928–1930.

Where can I buy the Master of Hestviken books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.