When Halvor, oldest son and heir, becomes the oldest man on the farm, he has to marry the smallholding woman Regine. Under scarce conditions, the human spirit is put to the test. Son Skjalg must deal with the consequences of Halvor's choices. The book is about two families, two farms. Kollbotn writes a serious drama that stretches across generations. It is powerful and engaging. Kollbotn writes with uncommon courage and honesty.