At the Corner of the Fjord - The Adventures of a Frenchwoman in Norway (French Edition)

A FROG IN THE FJORD – THE ADVENTURES OF A FRENCHWOMAN IN NORWAY

Bestseller in Norway – Over 20,000 copies sold worldwide – Recommended by Forbes magazine.

Can one truly find happiness in the happiest country in the world?

Embark with Lorelou Desjardins, a Frenchwoman from Provence, on her Norwegian adventure full of humor, snow, and surprises. Moving to Oslo for a new job, she expects to face a freezing climate and reserved inhabitants. But she discovers a fascinating country, with unusual traditions, spectacular landscapes, and a well-being culture known locally as koselig.

Between northern lights, hikes in the fjords, stays in cabins without water or electricity, and improbable encounters with Norwegians named Tor or Truls, Lorelou gradually learns to understand and love this Nordic society. With humor, tenderness, and self-deprecation, she recounts her efforts to integrate, learn the language, make friends, and decipher the mysteries of Norwegian romantic relationships.

Recommended by Forbes as "a revealing book about real Scandinavia" and a bestseller in Norway, A Frog in the Fjord: The Adventures of a Frenchwoman in Norway has become a classic for all those who dream of travel in Norway, Nordic expatriation, or simply cultural and human discovery.

Whether you are passionate about Scandinavia, a fan of travel stories, or looking for inspiration for a new start, this book will make you laugh, think, and fall in love with Norway.

About the author

Lorelou Desjardins is a writer, journalist, and lecturer based in Norway since 2009. A columnist for the newspaper Verdens Gang (VG), she is the author of several successful books on Norwegian culture, including A Frog in the Fjord: One Year in Norway and How to be Norwegian.

A polyglot and globetrotter, she shares with wit and sincerity the peculiarities of daily Norwegian life through her books, conferences, and her blog A Frog in the Fjord, followed worldwide.