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Set in 19th-century Scandinavia, “The End of Drum-Time” pits the indigenous Sámi people against European settlers trying to impose their religion and values.

The long days of January and February usually herald some great reads featuring crime, suspense and — everyone's favorite — murder.

NPR's Scott Simon interviews Hanna Pylvainen about her new novel, "The End of Drum-Time." It is set in northern Scandinavia in the 19th century.