Burial rites / Kent, Hannah

Historical fiction novel based on the story of Anna Kristine Magn?sd?ttir. In the early nineteenth century, Agnes was accused of murdering two men out of a passion of love. Sent to a farm in northern Iceland to await execution, Agnes is shunned by the family forced to house her. Only the priest called T?ti is willing to try to get to know Agnes, and in the process uncovers her side of the story--but too late.

Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution. Horrified at the prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes."--Provided by publisher.