Author: hannahkent

Short-listed for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction One of Entertainment Weekly’s ”Must-Read” books for Fall From the author of Burial Rites, “a literary novel with the pace and tension of a thriller that takes us on a frightening journey towards an unspeakable tragedy.”-Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the TrainBased on true events in nineteenth century Ireland, Hannah … an unspeakable tragedy.”-Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the TrainBased on true events in nineteenth century Ireland, Hannah Kent’s startling new novel tells the story of three women, drawn together to rescue a child from…

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence A brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story: the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829. 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 … to an isolated farm to await execution. Horrified at the prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Toti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously…