Step back to 1870s Denmark when author Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis visits the library with an inspiring lecture on her novel series EGESKOV, which she has created together with Thomas Rydahl. With Egeskov Castle as a historical anchor point, a comprehensive narrative unfolds about a nation in transformation – the period after 1864, when Denmark reinvented itself and built the foundation for modern Denmark.
Gain insight into daily life at the castle: the nobility's luxury, the servants' everyday lives, and the common people's work in the fields. The story unfolds as a classic drama between different social classes, marked by power struggles, aspirations, and personal fates. Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis shares her creative process behind the historical novel, the extensive research underlying the work, and how she balances authentic history with literary fiction. Also hear about the development from the book series to the forthcoming TV adaptation – a Danish interpretation inspired by the genre known from Downton Abbey.
An enriching evening that connects historical insight, drama, and storytelling across the Danish landscape.
Practical information
- Admission: 100–120 kr
- Location: Tarup Library
- Ticket sales open on 28 July
