West of the Moon
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The story is set in Norway more than a century ago and the characters speak in their native language though the story is presented in modern-day English. There are a few words specific to the time and place, such as “huldrefolk.” This word refers to the magical beings commonly believed to be responsible for otherwise unexplained events. There are only a few of these words used in the story and the meanings can be determined by the context.