Burial Rites

Set in 1820s Iceland, Burial Rites tells the story of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, a servant condemned to death for the murder of her former master.

Sent to await execution on a remote farm, Agnes is met with fear and hostility by the family forced to house her.

Over time, as she shares her story with the young assistant priest Tóti and the family, her humanity emerges, challenging their assumptions and revealing the complexities of justice, guilt, and redemption.

The novel blends historical fact with fiction, offering a poignant exploration of a woman's final months and the stark landscape that shapes her fate.