Books
IN MEMORIAM
Laurie Thompson (1938-2015)
Laurie Thompson was an outstanding and prolific literary translator. He also had a distinguished academic
career, and had a major impact on the promotion of Swedish language, literature and culture in the UK.
Translations
INTERVIEW
Winner of the CWA International Dagger
Marlaine Delargy has been shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association International Dagger on four different occasions and has won twice. In interview with Ian Giles she explains how she came to specialise in translating crime fiction.
TRANSLATED EXTRACT
from Still Waters by Viveca Sten
Viveca Sten's fist novel, set on the atmospheric island of Sandhamn.
Translated by Marlaine Delargy
Translation
Samuel August from Sevedstorp and Hanna from Hult
This affectionate tribute to her parents was first published by Astrid Lindgren in 1975.
Translated and abridged by Marlaine Delargy.
Translation
from When Nobody is Looking
Karin Holmlund's debut us a clear-sighted depiction of the animal rights movement and a brave confrontation with right and wrong, loyalty and friendship.
Translated by Marlaine Delargy.
Translation
from Red Prosecutor
This remarkable book tells the true story of Xiao Rundcrantz’ path from a poverty-stricken childhood through her work as a highly successful and well-respected prosecutor in China until she moved to Sweden in 1998.
Translated by Marlaine Delargy.
Reviews
REVIEW
I den innersta kretsen
There can be few more appealing places than the Stockholm archipelago on a beautiful summer’s day. In this novel Viveca Sten once again takes the reader into the heart of the community on the island of Sandhamn.
REVIEW
Ockupanterna
Thomas Kanger's novel tells the story of the sudden and unexpected occupation of Korsør in Denmark.