Johan Falkberget — An-Magritt (1920s). Falkberget grew up in Røros and his historical novels set in the mining community are the definitive fictional account of the place. An-Magritt follows a young woman through the harsh world of 17th-century Røros; the landscape and social conditions are drawn from deep familiarity. Widely considered a classic of Norwegian literature, though translations into English are hard to find.
Johan Falkberget — The Fourth Night Watch. Another Falkberget novel set in the Røros copper country, this one focusing on a lay preacher navigating the religious and social conflicts of the mining community. The Norwegian title is Nattevakt. Falkberget is the writer most associated with Røros; reading him before or after visiting gives the place an entirely different resonance.
Per Olov Enquist — The Visit of the Royal Physician. Not set in Røros, but covers the same 18th-century Nordic world — the Enlightenment, the monarchy, and the lives of ordinary people caught in systems beyond their control. Useful background for understanding the era that shaped the town.