Annette Bjergfeldt

A family saga in which Esther, a timid painter, follows three generations living under the same roof, is set in Denmark, in the Parisian opera scene, and at the Circus Sowalskaya on the outskirts of St Petersburg. When Esther’s grandfather Hannibal buys a house on a Danish island in 1921, he envisions a home filled with opera, bohemians, and love as intoxicating as the one outlined in the Song of Solomon. But for his bride, the Russian artist Varinka, the time of miracles ended when she saw her first lover disappear into the throat of a  hippo. When Life Gives You Hippos is a vibrant novel about pursuing the love of the century, enduring great losses, and getting new chances.

Published by Host 2021

Annette Bjergfeldt (* 1961) is a Danish songwriter, singer, composer, and author. For many years, she lived in the United States, where she toured across the country and wrote songs for other performers. She also paints and organizes workshops for songwriters. She has written a book on composing music and three books for children.