Burial Rites

Set in northern Iceland in 1829, Burial Rites follows Agnes Magnúsdóttir, a woman condemned to death for murder, as she waits on a farm surrounded by people wary of her presence. Over time, her relationship with the farm family shifts, leading to a revealing and poignant confession. Based on a true story, the novel explores themes of truth, perception, and the rugged Icelandic landscape.