Summary
In the desolate embrace of an unforgiving winter, the introspective writer Wollert Berg seeks solace and inspiration within the confines of his remote hunting lodge. His solitary pursuit is abruptly fractured by an act of unexpected benevolence when he offers refuge to a desperate, wandering couple, unknowingly inviting a maelstrom of misfortune. This seemingly charitable gesture backfires spectacularly when the pair, driven by desperation, pilfers from a neighboring estate, implicating Berg as the prime suspect. A swift, unjust conviction follows, casting a long shadow over his life and reputation. Yet, against this grim backdrop of perceived guilt and societal condemnation, two figures emerge as beacons of unwavering resolve: the indefatigable Fru Berg, his devoted wife, and the astute Detective Saksen. Refusing to succumb to the prevailing narrative, they embark on a relentless, intricate quest to unearth the elusive truth, determined to meticulously peel back the layers of deceit and misdirection until the true perpetrators are unmasked and justice, however belatedly, is served.
Wollert Berg drar til sin jakthytte for å skrive. Han tar seg av et omstreiferpar som stjeler hos naboen. Berg blir mistenkt og dømt. Men fru Berg og detektiv Saksen gir seg ikke før de som er skyldige blir dømt.
