1968 年至 1973 年间，奥兰群岛作家安妮·布洛姆奎斯特出版了五部小说，记录了斯托姆斯凯里·玛雅的一生。斯托姆斯凯里·玛雅是一位朴实的农家妇女，她的生活漫长而又辛苦，她谦逊地信仰上帝，随着岁月的流逝，她逐渐获得了一些独立性。

Maja and Janne move to the barren and remote island of Stormskerry, where survival is a daily struggle. Growing up in a world of old values, Maja becomes aware of a new era: a woman can be an equal partner instead of a mere bystander. The couple have children, and life is good until trouble sets in: war arrives on the island, Janne is forced to flee from the English troops, and Maja and the children are imprisoned. The family also faces many financial difficulties and death. Years pass, but Maja remains strong and stays in Stormskerry despite all the hardships and difficulties.