The trilogy covers the period from 1310 to 1349, when the plague that devastated Europe reached Norway.

Father Christine came from a Swedish family known as the Sons of Lagman. For three generations of this family lived in Norway, but sometimes they were reminded that they were strangers here. At eighteen, Lavrance, son of Bjergulf, married Ragnfried, daughter of Ivar. Ragnfried was three years older than her husband and had a sullen disposition. Their three sons died in infancy, and when they settled on the Joryungord estate, only Christine was left alive - a seven-year-old girl with golden hair and light gray eyes. Then two more daughters were born - Ulvhild and Ramborg. Lavrance and Ragnfried were reluctant to communicate with their neighbors and even saw their relatives no more often than demanded decency. However, they loved Lavrans in the district: he was a man of courage and at the same time peace-loving, never offended his tenants and was good with servants. Spouses were very pious and raised children in a spirit of piety. Christine became very attached to the monk Edwin - a truly holy man. Lavrance did not cherish Christine’s souls, and the girl also gave explicit preference to her father, not noticing what causes her mother sorrow. The comfort of Ragnfried was Ulvhild, which everyone considered the most beautiful of the sisters. Parents treated Ramborg rather indifferently. When Ulvhild went the fourth year, misfortune happened - the baby was crippled by a fallen log. Fru Oskhild invited her to take care of her. This was a woman from the royal family, but people shied away from her - she had a reputation for being a sorceress and a homemaker. Ragnfried did not stop it: the mother agreed to everything in order to save Ulvhild, and the broths of Fru Oskhild really alleviated the suffering of the child. Once, Frukh ​​Oskhild said that Christine could make a beautiful couple with her nephew Erland, the son of Nikulus from Husabyu. But there can be no marriage between them, because Christine Erland is no match.

Ulvhild remained a cripple for life, and Christine was still pretty and pretty. As she entered age, her parents engaged her to Simon Darre, a young man from a respectable, wealthy family. Simon quickly gained the favor of all household members, and Christine also got used to it. It was a happy wedding, but then an unexpected thing happened. Kristin from childhood was friends with his dairy brother Arne - the son of tenant Gyurda. She was aware that Arne loved her, however, in her youth she did not attach any importance to this. Arne could get out and people only in the city: Before leaving, he asked Christine to go out in the evening to say goodbye, and the girl could not refuse him. When she returned home, she was spurred on by Bentain, a priest who decided that you could not stand on ceremony with a girl who was running away from her father’s house for a date. Kristin managed to fight off the bastard, and the wounded Bentain began to tell nasty things about her in the presence of Arne. When the fight started, Bentain was the first to grab the knife. Dead Arne was brought home, and his mother accused Kristin of hearing the death of the Son. None of the relatives doubted that the girl had retained her honor, but Christine was so shocked that the family council decided to postpone the marriage for a year.

Lavrance sent his daughter to a monastery in Oslo. There Christine met Erland, the son of Niculus. He was already twenty-eight years old, but he looked unusually young - Christine had never seen such handsome men. Erland, in turn, was fascinated by a lovely girl. They passionately loved each other. Christine did not immediately find out about the past of her chosen one: at eighteen, Erland married a married woman and survived with her two children. He was outlawed, many relatives turned his back on him, and he had to take away the sin for a long time. Taking advantage of Christine's inexperience, Erland took possession of her, and then they met many times in the house of the harlot Brunhild. In this vile place and Simon Darre spurred them. The girl angrily refused the betrothal, and Erland swore an oath to marry her. Pitying Christine, Simon hid the details of the break, but Lavrance was indignant anyway. He did not want to hear about Erland, but Ragnfried was able to gradually soften her husband. Mother guessed that Christine had lost her virginity - Lavrance, without knowing it, doomed her daughter to shame. Erland decided to take Kristin away, but his mistress Elina tracked them down. Having made an unsuccessful attempt to poison Kristin, she wounded Erland, and then stabbed herself. Fru Oskhild and the servant of Erland Ulv helped to hide Christine's participation in this matter, but the girl was firmly convinced that the Lord would punish her.

Misfortunes fell one after another: before the betrothal with Erland, the unfortunate Ulvhild died, and then the holy monk Edwin quietly died away from old age. Meanwhile, Simon got married - he seemed to want to prove to everyone, and above all to himself, that he did not regret the ex-bride at all. Shortly before the wedding, Kristin realized that she was pregnant. Unfortunately, Lavrance decided to arrange a magnificent celebration, and Christine knew that this would be the subject of evil talk. People were condescending to the love joys of youth, but it was considered the greatest disgrace to desecrate the bride. Despite the nausea, Christine honorably endured the rite, but his father understood everything, and this was a cruel blow for him. However, Lavrance suddenly realized that he did not give his wife genuine happiness - he married so early that closeness seemed to him a shameful and sinful affair, and Ragnfried blamed himself for this. They lived in harmony, and he never once offended her even with a word, but they missed something very important in their life.

Erland took his young wife to Husabay. Christine tormented the fear for the child: she constantly prayed that God would not punish the child for the sins of her parents. But Erland was not able to hide the annoyance: he was the most notable person in the area, and it was not proper for him to sin with his own bride. For the rest of her life, Christine has held a deep grudge against her husband, who did not support her in difficult times. The birth was unusually heavy, but the tiny Nikulus - Nokkwe, as his mother called him - was born healthy and strong. With this news, Erland went skiing to Yoryungord, and Lavrance first felt kind feelings for her son-in-law. Kristin, taking little Nokkwe with her, made a grateful pilgrimage: during prayer, she saw Saint Edwin - she took it as a sign of forgiveness.

Erland's large and wealthy estate was completely neglected. Christine was the worthy daughter of Lavrance: work was in full swing in her hands, she gradually got rid of negligent servants, and the rest took up their minds. She made Ulva the manager, who was related to Erland - he had to go into the service because he was an illegitimate son. Ulv was an excellent assistant, but sometimes he behaved too familiarly, which caused gossip in the district. However, Christine had no time to delve into these little things: she was piled with worries about the housework, and she gave birth almost continuously - after Nokkve Biergulf and Gaute came into the world, and then the twins And var and Skule. At the insistence of his wife, Erland took children from Elina, Orma and Margret, into the house. Kristin became very attached to her stepson, but could not force herself to love her stepdaughter - she looked too much like her mother. Because of Margrethe, the couple often quarreled. However, Christine was most indignant at Erland's frivolity: it seemed to her that he did not think at all about the future of his sons and was almost jealous of her. Children were often sick - Christine nursed them, using the knowledge received from Fru Oskhild. Then crimson began in the district, and everyone came to the house, including Christine herself. When she woke up, Orma was already buried.

Meanwhile, Simon Darre was widowed. With his wife, he was not too happy because he could not forget Christine. Her younger sister Ramborg was fifteen years old, and Simon embraced her. Lawrence, who always appreciated Simon, willingly agreed to this marriage. Pregnant Christine came to the wedding with her husband and children. Lawrence did not have long to live: before his death, he forgave his beloved daughter and bequeathed to her his pectoral cross. She named the sixth son after her father. In January 1332, Ragnfried also died. Yoryungord went to Christine, and she commissioned Simon to manage the estate. By that time, her seventh son, Munan, was born.

The country has long been growing discontent. Even the peace-loving Lavrance believed that in former times people lived much better. Young King Magnus, the son of Queen Ingebjerg, paid more attention to Sweden than Norway. Many thought that it would be necessary to put another son of Ingebierg, the young Haakon, on the throne. Kristin never delved into these men's conversations - she had enough worries with home and children. She knew that rural work was a burden on Erland, a born warrior and knight. It seemed natural to her that noble relatives found a worthy occupation for him - he received a volost in management. Suddenly, Erland was seized and taken to court in Nidaros - for Christine, it turned out to be a bolt from the blue. Her husband was charged with conspiracy against King Magnus and sentenced to death. No one wanted to bother with Erland - partly out of fear, but more out of contempt. Erland himself blabbed about all the slutty woman, from whom he decided to seek solace after another quarrel with Christine: he quickly got tired of this Frui Syunniva, and the wounded woman informed him. When a terrible threat loomed over Erland, Christine seemed to be petrified with grief. Seeing this, Simon Darre went to the cousins ​​of Erland, and they succumbed to his pleas - thanks to their intercession, King Magnus gave Erland life. The Husabyu estate was confiscated in favor of the treasury, and the couple had to settle in Yoryugord. Erland soon bailed Simon out of trouble when he was nearly killed in a random brawl. And Christine managed to cure Andres - the only son of Simon and Ramborg. It seemed that the two families had now become so close friends that nothing could separate them. But Erland and Simon had a falling out - the reason was Christine, although she herself had no idea about it. Christine was annoyed at her husband: even after imprisonment and dishonor, he did not lose his former arrogance and frivolity. In these parts, they remembered well the old Lavrance, and therefore his son-in-law and his daughter were strictly judged.

Once a relative, Ulv told Christine that Erland was the most disadvantaged of his sons - they would never succeed in occupying a high position in society, although in terms of beauty and ability they are much superior to other boys. And Christine could not stand it: during one of the disagreements, she reminded her husband about Sunniva. Erland left Yoryuyagord and settled in a small house in the mountains. Christine saw the growing sons suffer, but could not break the pride. But then a terrible misfortune happened - a trifling wound brought Simon Darre to the grave. Before his death, he ordered Christine to call: he wanted to say that he had only loved her all his life - instead, he asked her to come to terms with Erland. Christine promised. As soon as he and Erland saw each other, their love broke out again. Upon returning home, Christine realized that she was pregnant. In deep anguish, she was waiting for her husband, and he hoped that she would come to the mountains. And Christine called her newborn son Erland, although her father's name was supposed to be given only after death. The kid was so weak that he lasted only a few days. The district has long been angry about what is happening in Yoryungord. All this broke out when Ulv decided to break up with his unloved wife, and her relatives, with the support of a local priest, accused Christine of fornication. Sons rushed to protect their mother - they were taken into custody. But the teenager Lavrance managed to slip away and galloped after his father. Erland rushed to the rescue: there was a hassle in which he was fatally wounded. He remained true to himself - he died, refusing to accept the last communion from the hands of the one who slandered his wife.

Only after losing her husband, Christine realized how dear she was to her. The trouble did not end there - soon she lost little Munan. Adult sons no longer needed her support. She could not help Blind Bjerpolf in any way - the monastery was expecting a handsome, clever young man, and Nokkwe announced to his mother that he would not part with his brother. Both eldest sons took tonsure in Tuertre. The twins and Lavrance set off to seek happiness in foreign lands. In Yoryungord, the most economical of all the children of Erland and Christine, Gauth, remained. He was very similar to the old Lavrance and enjoyed universal love. Even the bride’s abduction got away with it: people were delighted with his valor, and he finally managed to agree with Euphrid's relatives. The young woman showed her mother-in-law respect, but the economy led in her own way. Christine felt more and more a stranger in her own house. And then she decided to make a pilgrimage. She again saw Saint Edwin - this meant that he approved of her intention.

When the pestilence began, Christine lived in a monastery. People seemed crazy with grief and despair. Once the novice sisters learned that at night the men were going to sacrifice to the pagan monster a little boy whose mother had died. Christine pulled the child out of the hands of furious people, and they cried out that they would believe in her piety, if she was not afraid to betray the body of the deceased to the earth. And Christine entered the plagued house - only the kinsman Ulv accompanied her. But when they suffered the unfortunate in the cemetery, a crowd with a priest headed already was moving towards them - among the crying pilgrims Christine recognized those who were ready to commit sacrilege. During the funeral, blood gushed from her mouth, and she realized that it was a plague. In the dying delirium, Christine saw her father, mother, husband, sons. More often than others were those whom she had lost: baby Erland, little Munan, Nokkwe with Bjergulf - it became known that all the monks of Tuetra had died. Sometimes she came to her senses and recognized Ulva, sisters-nuns, a priest - she was surrounded by loving, reverent faces. She gave her father’s cross and wedding ring to Ulva for a trace of the soul of an unhappy woman whom she saved for eternal life.