Contains dozens of top ten lists for visitors to Iceland, featuring brief descriptions and contact information for top ranked attractions, restaurants, festivals, shopping venues, museums, hotels, golf courses, and other aspects of the country.
Kristin must solve the riddle of Operation Napoleon to discover why the U.S. Army is clandestinely trying to remove the wreck of a World War II German bomber from an Icelandic glacier, and, in addition to solving Operation Napoleon, she must find where her brother Elias has gone.
Bjartur, a sheep farmer has just finished an eighteen year servitude and looks forward to living and working for himself and enjoying his freedom but when his daughter decides to exercise her freedom it leads to a battle of wills between father and daughter.
Traces the history of Iceland from the earliest times to the present. Includes information on the geography, political institutions, economy, and culture of the country. Contains a timeline of significant historical events, and biographical sketches of important people in Iceland.
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.
