The Recurring Cast
Character · Harry Hole and the Oslo police · 3 books

Ellen Gjelten

Ellen Gjelten is Harry’s loyal partner.

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Character facts

First appearance
The Redbreast (2000)
Latest appearance
The Devil’s Star (2003)
Books
3 (1 major, 2 minor)
Series
Harry Hole
Author
Jo Nesbø
Circle
Harry Hole and the Oslo police

Where to meet Ellen Gjelten

Ellen Gjelten first appears in The Redbreast (2000), in a major role, book 3 of the Harry Hole series.

Buy The Redbreast

Every book with Ellen Gjelten

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 2000MThe Redbreastmajor role · Harry HoleBuy
  2. 2002·Nemesisminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  3. 2003·The Devil’s Starminor role · Harry HoleBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
Bjarne MøllerHarry’s boss in the early books3
Harry HoleOslo detective3
Oleg FaukeRakel’s son3
Rakel FaukeHarry’s great love3
Ståle AunePsychologist and Harry’s friend3
Tom WaalerCorrupt detective3