Solbakken: A Tale of Generations
Solbakken: A Tale of Generations by Wendy Jo Cerna is a fiction work published by Square Tree Publishing on February 2, 2024. This edition spans 444 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins with Tora reflecting on her sixty-fifth birthday during the pandemic, only to be interrupted by a call from her cousin Billy, who informs her of a break-in at her Uncle Einar’s home, the original family homestead in Solbakken, Minnesota. This event sets the stage for a journey into the past, exploring family history and the mysteries that lie within.
Readers will find a blend of personal reflection and family intrigue as Tora navigates the aftermath of the break-in. The discovery of ancient coins and the arrival of a gifted stranger next door open up new avenues of exploration, revealing questions about the Anderson family lineage that have remained unanswered for decades. This tale intertwines themes of family, mystery, and the connections that transcend generations, inviting readers to delve into the complexities of heritage and the stories that shape our lives.
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Happy birthday dear Mom- Grammy, Tora, Auntie, Happy birthday to you!” The people that fill my screen – each in their own little box – sing and smile once more before disappearing, one by one. Blowing them kisses I say, “Thank you all. I love you!” As I reflect on this sixty-fifth birthday of mine, filled with the forced distances of our pandemic era, the phone rings, jarring me back into the moment.
“Hello Billy,” I say.
“Hey, Tor.” My cousin’s tone is serious. His words clipped.
“What’s going on? Everyone okay?” I ask.
“Yes, we’re fine but… well, I was just driving by your Uncle Einar’s place… I hate to tell you this, Tora, but somebody broke in. The sheriff is coming out in the morning. It’s quite a mess in there. Looks like every drawer and cupboard was emptied out.”
Uncle Einar’s home stands empty much of the year, and is the original family homestead my grandparents built in Solbakken, Minnesota, in the early 1900’s after immigrating from Norway.
“What? Are you kidding? Who would do that?” I spout. “You need me to come up there?”
A house. A mess. A mystery. Amongst the scattered papers and photographs, intriguing questions lay unanswered in the Anderson family lineage, hidden for decades. When a stash of ancient coins is found, and a gifted stranger moves in next door, windows are opened to incredible possibilities that transcend imagination and transport Tora throughout her family’s generations.
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