At the beginning of the 20th century, the Breton fisherman Olier sails with his fleet off the coast of Iceland. His life changes when he meets the young Sólrun in a hospital in the East Fjords. Over 100 years later, in the same location, the German geneticist Maris is researching a sheep chimera and arrives at surprising conclusions—including for herself. 'Under Wide Skies' fascinatingly interweaves different time periods of Icelandic history. With her atmospheric novel, Berit Glanz explores how cultural exchange shapes identity and what role love plays in this process.