Hannah Kent
An Australian author, known for her immersive and atmospheric historical fiction. Her acclaimed debut, Burial Rites, vividly depicted the true story of the last woman executed in Iceland, exploring themes of injustice, storytelling, and human connection. Kent's meticulous research, evocative prose, and empathetic portrayal of marginalized historical figures have established her as a compelling voice in contemporary historical fiction.
Burial Rites is a captivating historical novel that reimagines the final months of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, the last woman to be publicly executed in Iceland in 1830 for the murder of two men. Hannah Kent's evocative prose explores themes of isolation, prejudice, and the complexities of truth and perception through Agnes's poignant perspective.