Historical novel about the Swedish Queen Karin. Karin of Sweden has become an immortal figure of youthful innocence through Wilhelm Jensen's masterful storytelling: Karin Stenbock sacrifices her youthful love for the liberation of her Swedish homeland and becomes a happy queen alongside Gustav Wasa. The romantic charm of the narrative lies in the connection between the breathtaking beauty of the Nordic landscape and a truly dramatic event, centered around the love and suffering of young Karin, who captivates with her girlish emotions but also knows how to take decisive action when the situation demands it. This book is one of the enduring works of literature and has captivated hundreds of thousands of young readers with the sympathetic character of the Swedish queen. Reprint of the 83rd to 92nd thousandth edition.