Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and 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 Guardian First Book Award. Shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Awards. One of the many extraordinary books featured in the Picador Collection.

Paperback
Publication: 7 Mar 2024, Picador
ISBN: 9781035038626
Extent: 384 pages