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Burial Rites
by Hannah Kent
ISBN: 9781035038626
(PB-B - EN)
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Inspired by a true story, Burial Rites is a stunning work of historical fiction following the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829.
Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and a BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick!
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 Guardian First Book Award
Shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Awards
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