The answer to the letter of Helga. Bergswein Birgison

Bjarta hystlason, the community caretaker and the owner of one of the best Icelandic farms, for a long time kept a letter from his beloved Helga, with whom he was connected by forbidden and passionate love. He did not respond to her call and could not follow her into the city and a new life, and years later he decides to finally explain why, and writes a response to Helga’s letter. The confession of Bjarte is full of love for the native land, animals on a farm, full life and flowering Helga, as well as longing for its physical presence and the possible life that he was forced to abandon.

closely related to historical traditions and The heroic legends of Iceland, Bergswein Birgisson's novel sings traditions, love for earth, ancestors and women.