Set against the haunting landscape of Iceland, Burial Rites by Hannah Kent tells the gripping tale of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, a woman condemned to death for her role in the brutal murder of two men. As she awaits execution, Agnes is sent to live with a reluctant family on an isolated farm. There, under the watchful eye of a young priest, her story slowly unfolds, revealing a complex past marked by hardship, betrayal, and forbidden love. Through poetic prose and stark realism, Burial Rites explores the blurred lines between truth and legend, guilt and innocence, leaving readers questioning the nature of justice and mercy.

ISBN: 9780316243926