The Fisher Maiden (1882) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437304558 : 1437304559 : 26 Nov 2008 : ""The Fisher Maiden"" is a novel written by the Norwegian author Bjornstjerne Bjornson and first published in 1882. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mari, who lives in a small fishing village on the coast of Norway. Mari is known for her beauty and her skill as a fisherman, and she is courted by many of the young men in the village. However, Mari is not interested in any of them and instead dreams of a life beyond the village.When a wealthy man named Tore moves to the village, Mari catches his eye and he begins to court her. Mari is initially hesitant, but she eventually agrees to marry him and move to the city with him. However, Mari soon realizes that Tore is not the man she thought he was and she begins to long for the simple life she left behind. She also discovers that Tore has a dark secret that threatens to destroy their marriage.""The Fisher Maiden"" is a story about lo