Natalie was born and raised in Haugesund, a small town on the west-coast of Norway. Haugesund is the setting for the majority of her books.
She loves history, but rarely remember excact years. Her fascination with WW2 grew from the stories told by family members who lived through the Occupation, and from devouring history books. She is a prolific historical romance author in Norway, with over 60 books published. She has also published two contemporary romance novels in English for One More Chapter, Harper Collins.
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Anna Normann is the pseudonym of authors Anan Singh and Natalie Normann, as well as the result of a bet. Sometime in the eighties, while watching a movie with a so-so plot, they started arguing about improving the plot and how they could write a better story than that mess. And then Anan’s wife said ‘I bet you can’t’ …
Since then, they have published seven books together, exploring different genres. Their first novel, set in WW2, won a competition in 1995 for ‘Norway’s best entertainment novel’. They’re new novel is out soon …
Born in North-India, Anan grew up with his mother, who encouraged him to read and write. An expert in playing truant, he spent his school days outside, doing excactly that. His first short story was published in an Indian newspaper when he was fourteen. He has lived in Norway since he was 22, and has published crime novels and horror books for children together with Natalie, with major Scandinavian publishing houses. Short stories remains his prefered medium for writing. Anan has travelled extensively, finding inspieration for stories everywhere. He speaks five languages and writes mostly in English and Norwegian.
Coming February 18th 2027
When Nazi forces invade Oslo, quiet librarian Liv Dahl becomes an unlikely resistance leader, risking everything to safeguard secrets and lives. As danger tightens around her, Liv must outwit Gestapo agents, protect hidden allies, and navigate a forbidden romance with a mysterious spy. But when betrayal strikes and Liv is deported to Ravensbr ck concentration camp, survival becomes her only mission.
An unforgettable heart-wrenching story of a woman who dares to resist, and the quiet heroism that changes the course of lives including her own.
Occupied Norway, 1944. While the war rages on, Anni is surviving as best she can, contributing to the resistance whenever possible and standing firm without her sailor husband Lars, who she hasn't heard from in three years. Her daughter Ingrid is the bright spot in her life and Anni is determined to keep her safe and happy. However, when a German official is billeted at their house, the situation for them both becomes far more dangerous, and Anni faces an impossible choice.
London, 1952. In the years since she moved to live with her father, young Ingrid has been trying to make sense of the disappearance of her mother just as peace in Norway was declared. She desperately holds on to the fact that Anni promised she would always come back for her and, undaunted, sets out to discover what happened to her mother all those years ago.
Natalie’s Contemporary Romance Novels
Reviews for Summer Island
‘The perfect escape during this globally stressful time…delightful’ Sarah
‘Oh, how I would love to live on the Island…heartwarming, full of hope, love, friendship, fun and is everything that friends and family should be!’ Sarah Lizzie
‘This was such a good book! I couldn’t put this book down and it filled me with warmth!’ Sinead
‘This book was so good!’ Alicia
‘Absolutely loved this story…make sure you have some time to spare – you’ll not want to put it down till you’ve finished!’ Sara
‘The unique setting was really lovely and a breath of fresh air…also, love a dog in a story!’ Andi
Reviews for Christmas Island
Readers LOVE this book:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect Christmassy escape!' – Laura, Amazon Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautiful and relaxing read, full of Christmassy togetherness. I really recommend it' – Roberta Reads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Definitely a book to cosy up with on an English cold damp day… I was sorry when it ended' Amazon Reviewer
Natalie’s Norwegian/Nordic Books - Audiobooks
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