: The novel explores themes of storytelling, guilt, silence, and the harsh isolation of the Icelandic landscape.
(English title: Burial Rites ) is the award-winning debut novel by Australian author Hannah Kent , originally published in 2013. It is a work of historical fiction based on the true story of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, the last person to be executed in Iceland. Book Overview Ritos Funerarios Hannah Kent epub
: Set in 1829 Iceland, the story follows Agnes Magnúsdóttir, who is sentenced to death for her role in the brutal murder of two men. While awaiting execution, she is sent to live on an isolated farm with a district officer’s family. As the family overcomes their initial horror of her presence, they begin to discover the complex truth behind the murders. : The novel explores themes of storytelling, guilt,