Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction A BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick
'Outstanding' - Madeline Miller author of Circe 'Gripping intriguing and unique' - Kate
Mosse author of The Burning Chambers Northern Iceland 1829. A woman condemned to death for
murdering her lover. A family forced to take her in. A priest tasked with absolving her. But
all is not as it seems and time is running out: winter is coming and with it the execution
date. Only she can know the truth. This is Agnes's story . . . Based on actual events Burial
Rites by Hannah Kent is a dark thrilling work of historical fiction and a beautiful and
gripping read. 'One of the best Scandinavian crime novels I've read' - Independent
'Remarkable' - Sunday Times 'A must-read' - Grazia Shorlisted for the G uardian First Book
Award Shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Awards ** Read Hannah Kent's
memoir about Iceland Always Home Always Homesick now! ** Part of the Picador Collection
a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
