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Set against Iceland's remote terrain, the novel follows Agnes, convicted of murdering her former master, as she is sent to an isolated farm to await execution. The local family initially distances themselves from her, fearing her notoriety. A priest, chosen by Agnes as her spiritual guide, tries to uncover the truth behind her crime. As the farm’s wife and daughters learn more about Agnes, they confront the complex layers of the sensational case and face the question of whether their newfound knowledge can alter her fate.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Hannah Kent
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