Der Klopapierkönig

An incredibly charming story about human vanity and the unexpected twists of life – by the Swedish bestselling author. Meet Ejnar Svensson – a diligent civil servant in a small community who rises to become the toilet paper king of Sweden and gains fame beyond the country's borders: By pure accident, Ejnar Svensson places an astonishingly large toilet paper order. The ambitious mayor quickly turns his mishap into a triumph for all bulk buyers, and the shy, unwilling hero is set to become a hero for the masses. But what happens when the excitement fades and the essential paper runs low? An incredibly charming tale about human vanity, the wisdom of the common man, and the unexpected turns of life. Highly amusing, delightful, and essential! It quickly becomes apparent that the novel has a deeper dimension.