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Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (Paperback, 2014)
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Product Description : 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.
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The Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist The Guardian First Book Award Shortlist The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Awards Shortlist Iceland, 1829 - Agnes Magnusdottir is condemned to death for her part in the brutal murder of her lover. Agnes is sent to wait out her final months on the farm of district officer Jon Jonsson, his wife and their two daughters. Horrified to have a convicted murderer in their midst, the family avoid contact with Agnes. Only Toti, the young assistant priest appointed Agnes's spiritual guardian, is compelled to try to understand her. As the year progresses and the hardships of rural life force the household to work side by side, Agnes's story begins to emerge and with it the family's terrible realization that all is not as they had assumed. Based on actual events, Burial Rites is an astonishing and moving novel about the truths we claim to know and the ways in which we interpret what we're told. In beautiful, cut-glass prose, Hannah Kent portrays Iceland's formidable landscape, in which every day is a battle for survival, and asks, how can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others? Inspired by a true story, Burial Rites is perfect for fans of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood and The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan. 'Outstanding' - Madeline Miller 'Sublime' - Sunday Telegraph 'One of the most gripping, intriguing and unique books I've read this year' - Kate MosseProduct Identifiers
PublisherPan Macmillan
ISBN-139781447233176
eBay Product ID (ePID)200588284
Product Key Features
Book TitleBurial Rites
AuthorHannah Kent
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicTrue Crime, Thriller, Crime
Publication Year2014
GenreHistorical
Number of Pages384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height197mm
Item Width130mm
Item Weight274g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorHannah Kent
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 18 Jul, 2018
Almost New
This book arrived on time and is in very good condition. I have read it and would recommend it. Tremendous research been done about Iceland.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Dec, 2018
A dark but compelling tale
This is a dark tale which is very well written, with impressive attention to historical detail. We learn a great deal about how ordinary people lived in Iceland in the early 1800's, with very little technology and simple tools, The writer's style is almost poetic which adds to the enchantment of the read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Apr, 2024
Not read it yet
The book got delivered on time. I have used this service many times. But the book itself had damage. The spine of book is broken and the pages are loose so book condition not very good.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 May, 2022
Worth reading
This book is worth reading for the historical and social side of the plot. The characters are interesting and in many ways desperate in their plight for just living let alone the other factors that are brought into the story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Mar, 2024
Fabulous read
I’m really enjoying this second book I’ve read by Hannah Kent. If you’re looking for something with a really interesting story line…this is your ladyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Oct, 2017
brilliant book
Loved this book so much, couldn't put it down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Nov, 2020
Read this book!
A great read and compelling. It draws you inVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Jan, 2018
Fantastic
Riveting book based on a true storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Dec, 2024
This book is like new, so very pleased, ...
This book is like new, so very pleased, thank you +++++Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
