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HEIDI ELJARBO grew up in a home full of books, artwork, and happy creativity. She is the author of historical novels filled with courage, hope, mystery, adventure, and sweet romance during challenging times. She’s been named a master of dual timelines and often writes about strong-willed women of past centuries.

After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She lives with her husband on a charming island and enjoys walking in any kind of weather, hugging her grandchildren, and has a passion for art and history.

Her family’s chosen retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summer and ski the vast white terrain during winter.

Heidi’s favorites are her family, God's beautiful natur
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Book Two in the Soli Hansen Mysteries

Are you excited about the next installment in the Soli Hansen Mysteries? I know I am.
The manuscript has been read by several beta readers already.
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"Another great one! I thought the characters, old and new were great and the intrigue was really there. Once again your descriptions were spot on, and I could visualize everything. Looks like Solvie will continue to solve Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 06, 2020 00:49 Tags: art-history, courage, cozy-mystery, historical-fiction, resistance, scandinavia, wwii
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Whispers in the Snow by Heidi Eljarbo
"This is a cozy historical mystery that held me enthralled with the magical setting of a fictitious town in Norway in the winter. Cornelia Gran is my kind of heroine, absorbed in mysteries and looking for local mysteries to solve. When she discovers a" Read more of this review »
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"The influence of the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and his fictitious Sherlock Holmes can have an astounding effect on the naturally curious and inquisitive. Cornelia Gran has always been drawn to uncovering the truth behind mysteries and delving into " Read more of this review »
The Relic Keeper by Heidi Eljarbo
"This captivating story follows Angelo, an orphaned boy trapped in a life of hardship and exploitation. Forced into theft and deceit by the criminals who claim to care for him, Angelo’s world is bleak—until an unexpected turn of events leads him to Pa" Read more of this review »
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"I raced through the story of young Angelo, a child of the streets who is forced to make his living by stealing relics from churches. I knew that somehow the author would teach a lesson and have a happy ending for this unfortunate young boy. I was ent" Read more of this review »
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Heidi added a status update: Once Upon a Winter - a fairytale-like escape. a sweet romantic Christmas novella, releases today. My Christmas gift for you is that the eBook is only 99c now. Find it on Amazon under Heidi Eljarbo's books.
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