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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. 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 prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Tv=ti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously chosen to be her spiritual guardian, seeks to understand her. But as Agnes's death looms, the farmer's wife and their daughters learn there is another side to the sensational story they've heard. Riveting and rich with lyricism, Burial Rites evokes a dramatic existence in a distant time and place, and asks the question, how can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others?

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. 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 prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Tv=ti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously chosen to be her spiritual guardian, seeks to understand her. But as Agnes's death looms, the farmer's wife and their daughters learn there is another side to the sensational story they've heard. Riveting and rich with lyricism, Burial Rites evokes a dramatic existence in a distant time and place, and asks the question, how can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others?

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. 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 prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Tv=ti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously chosen to be her spiritual guardian, seeks to understand her. But as Agnes's death looms, the farmer's wife and their daughters learn there is another side to the sensational story they've heard. Riveting and rich with lyricism, Burial Rites evokes a dramatic existence in a distant time and place, and asks the question, how can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others?

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 Train and Into the Water). Based 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 a superstitious community. Nora, bereft after the death of her husband, finds herself alone and caring for her grandson Micheal, who can neither speak nor walk. A handmaid, Mary, arrives to help Nora just as rumors begin to spread that Micheal is a changeling child who is bringing bad luck to the valley. Determined to banish evil, Nora and Mary enlist the help of Nance, an elderly wanderer who understands the magic of the old ways. Set in a lost world bound by its own laws, The Good People is Hannah Kent's startling new novel about absolute belief and devoted love. Terrifying, thrilling and moving in equal measure, this follow-up to Burial Rites shows an author at the height of her powers.

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 Train and Into the Water). Based 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 a superstitious community. Nora, bereft after the death of her husband, finds herself alone and caring for her grandson Micheal, who can neither speak nor walk. A handmaid, Mary, arrives to help Nora just as rumors begin to spread that Micheal is a changeling child who is bringing bad luck to the valley. Determined to banish evil, Nora and Mary enlist the help of Nance, an elderly wanderer who understands the magic of the old ways. Set in a lost world bound by its own laws, The Good People is Hannah Kent's startling new novel about absolute belief and devoted love. Terrifying, thrilling and moving in equal measure, this follow-up to Burial Rites shows an author at the height of her powers.

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and a BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick!'Outstanding' – Madeline Miller, author of Circe'Gripping, intriguing and unique' – Kate Mosse, author of The Burning ChambersNorthern Iceland, 1829. A woman condemned to death for murdering her lover.A family forced to take her in.A priest tasked with absolving her.But all is not as it seems, and time is running out: winter is coming, and with it the execution date.Only she can know the truth. This is Agnes's story . . .Based on actual events, Burial Rites by Hannah Kent is a dark, thrilling work of historical fiction, and a beautiful and gripping read.'One of the best Scandinavian crime novels I've read' – Independent'Remarkable' – Sunday Times'A must-read' – GraziaShorlisted for the Guardian First Book AwardShortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary AwardsOne of the many extraordinary books featured in the Picador Collection.

'Iceland feels personified in this memoir . . . immediate, intimate and never less than captivating . . . [a] behind-the-scenes view of the artist at work' - Guardian AustraliaFrom the bestselling author of Burial Rites comes an exquisite memoir about her travels in Iceland, an extraordinary country that has forged a nation of storytellers.When she was seventeen years old, Hannah Kent travelled to Iceland from Australia. She’d never seen snow before, didn’t speak a word of Icelandic. All she knew was that she wanted to have an experience – to soak up something of the world.Soon she found herself isolated in a remote part of Iceland in a dark winter. It was a gruelling experience, but she quickly fell in love with the country: with its brutally beautiful landscapes and with its people. On returning home, Hannah had found a story, and so she began to write.After leaving Iceland, Hannah wrote Burial Rites, a novel that became a phenomenon, that made her an honorary Icelander and which contributed to global fascination with Iceland. Now, as a mother and a wife, she looks back to that extraordinary year in Iceland.Praise for Burial Rites:‘Outstanding’ – Madeline Miller‘Gripping, intriguing and unique’ – Kate Mosse‘One of the best Scandinavian crime novels I’ve read’ – Independent‘Remarkable’ – The Sunday Times‘A must-read’ – Grazia

From Hannah Kent, the bestselling author of Burial Rites, comes The Good People, set in nineteenth-century Ireland and based on newspaper reports and a court case from the time.

'A glorious love story' – Sarah Winman, author of Still LifeLonglisted for the Dublin Literary AwardFrom a 19th-century Prussian village to the dusty plains of Australia, Devotion is a stunning story about the impossible lengths we go to for the ones we love, with a breathtaking twist. From the bestselling author of Burial Rites, Hannah Kent.Hanne and Thea’s friendship is a miracle. Before, Hanne always felt apart from the local girls, but with Thea it all came easy. Suddenly she could imagine a future for herself, a happy one, by Thea’s side.But when their tight-knit community embarks on a long and brutal journey to Australia, in search of new freedoms on old land, Hanne and Thea’s bond must find a way to survive the most impossible devastation.Will their love prove too strong for even Nature to break?'Extraordinarily daring . . . a remarkable novel, an almost visionary celebration of the death-defying power of the women’s love' - Sunday Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month'Exquisite . . . it's taken root in my heart' – Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies'So beautiful and so raw . . . Devotion is impossibly good' – Evie Wyld, author of The Bass Rock

The powerful, moving and truly unique new novel from the bestselling author of Burial Rites and The Good People. 1836, Prussia. Hanne is nearly fifteen and the domestic world of womanhood is quickly closing in on her. A child of nature, she yearns instead for the rush of the river, the wind dancing around her. Hanne finds little comfort in the local girls and friendship doesnt come easily, until she meets Thea and she finds in her a kindred spirit and finally, acceptance.Hannes family are Old Lutherans, and in her small village hushed worship is done secretly - this is a community under threat. But when they are granted safe passage to Australia, the community rejoices: at last a place they can pray without fear, a permanent home. Freedom. Its a promise of freedom that will have devastating consequences for Hanne and Thea, but, on that long and brutal journey, their bond proves too strong for even nature to break.From the bestselling author of Burial Rites and The Good People, Devotion is a stunning story of girlhood and friendship, faith and suspicion, and the impossible lengths we go to for the ones we love.

'A glorious love story' – Sarah Winman, author of Still Life'Extraordinarily daring . . . a remarkable novel, an almost visionary celebration of the death-defying power of the women’s love' - Sunday Times, Book of the Year From the bestselling author of Burial Rites and The Good People, Devotion is a stunning story of girlhood and friendship, faith and suspicion, and the impossible lengths we go to for the ones we love.1836, Prussia. Hanne is nearly fifteen and the domestic world of womanhood is quickly closing in on her. A child of nature, she yearns instead for the rush of the river, the wind dancing around her. Hanne finds little comfort in the local girls and friendship doesn't come easily, until she meets Thea and she finds in her a kindred spirit and finally, acceptance.Hanne's family are Old Lutherans, and in her small village hushed worship is done secretly - this is a community under threat. But when they are granted safe passage to Australia, the community rejoices: at last a place they can pray without fear, a permanent home. Freedom.It's a promise of freedom that will have devastating consequences for Hanne and Thea, but, on that long and brutal journey, their bond proves too strong for even nature to break . . .'Exquisite . . . it's taken root in my heart' – Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies'So beautiful and so raw . . . Impossibly good' – Evie Wyld, author of The Bass Rock

»En fängslande och mångbottnad roman.« Betyg 4 av 5 | Johannas Deckarhörna»Omskakande.« Daily Mail»Uppslukande och fantasifull.« The Times Nóra Leahy har förlorat både sin dotter och sin make, och måste nu bära ansvaret för sitt fyraåriga barnbarn Micheál. Pojken kan varken gå eller tala, och Nóra, orolig för skvaller, har hållit honom gömd från folket i dalen - människor som skulle se hans handikapp som ett bevis på mörka krafter.Eftersom hon inte klarar av att ta hand om pojken på egen hand anlitar hon Mary, en fjortonårig tjänsteflicka som snart hör hur det viskas i trakten om den ondskefulla varelse som drar sorg över änkans hem. Ensamma och insnärjda i rykten beslutar Nóra och Mary att söka upp den enda person i dalen som skulle kunna hjälpa Micheál. Det sägs att Nance Roche besitter kunskapen. Att hon kommunicerar med Dem, Det goda folket. Och att hon är den enda som kan få dem att lämna tillbaka sådana som de tagit...Hanna Kents andra roman, efter den mångfaldigt prisbelönta och kritikerhyllade Burial Rites [2013], är baserad på verkliga händelser och förlagd till en förlorad värld styrd av sina egna lagar. En mångbottnad historisk roman om absolut tro och hängiven kärlek, lika skrämmande som fängslande och rörande.HANNAH KENT [f. 1965] är en australisk författare som gjorde stor internationell succé med sin debutroman Burial Rites. Romanen översattes till 28 språk och vann en rad priser. Burial Rites kommer även att bli film, med Gary Ross (Ocean's Eight) som regissör och Jennifer Lawrence (Zelda, The Hunger Games) i en av huvudrollerna. Det goda folket, hennes andra roman, har hyllats av läsare och kritiker världen över, och har jämförts med både Hilary Mantels Wolf Hall, Peter Mays Isle of Lewis-trilogi, Jessie Burtons Miniatyrmakaren och M. L. Stedmans Fyren mellan haven. Det goda folket har även nominerats till 2017 års Walter Scott Price.

»En fängslande och mångbottnad roman.« Betyg 4 av 5 | Johannas Deckarhörna»Omskakande.« Daily Mail»Uppslukande och fantasifull.« The TimesNóra Leahy har förlorat både sin dotter och sin make, och måste nu bära ansvaret för sitt fyraåriga barnbarn Micheál. Pojken kan varken gå eller tala, och Nóra, orolig för skvaller, har hållit honom gömd från folket i dalen - människor som skulle se hans handikapp som ett bevis på mörka krafter.Eftersom hon inte klarar av att ta hand om pojken på egen hand anlitar hon Mary, en fjortonårig tjänsteflicka som snart hör hur det viskas i trakten om den ondskefulla varelse som drar sorg över änkans hem. Ensamma och insnärjda i rykten beslutar Nóra och Mary att söka upp den enda person i dalen som skulle kunna hjälpa Micheál. Det sägs att Nance Roche besitter kunskapen. Att hon kommunicerar med Dem, Det goda folket. Och att hon är den enda som kan få dem att lämna tillbaka sådana som de tagit...Hanna Kents andra roman, efter den mångfaldigt prisbelönta och kritikerhyllade Burial Rites [2013], är baserad på verkliga händelser och förlagd till en förlorad värld styrd av sina egna lagar.HANNAH KENT [f. 1965] är en australisk författare som gjorde stor internationell succé med sin debutroman Burial Rites. Romanen översattes till 28 språk och vann en rad priser. Burial Rites kommer även att bli film, med Gary Ross (Ocean's Eight) som regissör och Jennifer Lawrence (Zelda, The Hunger Games) i en av huvudrollerna. Det goda folket, hennes andra roman, har hyllats av läsare och kritiker världen över, och har jämförts med både Hilary Mantels Wolf Hall, Peter Mays Isle of Lewis-trilogi, Jessie Burtons Miniatyrmakaren och M. L. Stedmans Fyren mellan haven. Det goda folket har även nominerats till 2017 års Walter Scott Price."En ännu bättre roman än Burial Rites. En skarpt förmedlad historia om kärlek, sorg och missriktade trosföreställningar." The Sunday Times

‘Immediate, intimate and never less than captivating’ – The Guardian From the bestselling author of Burial Rites comes an inspirational memoir about her travels in Iceland, an extraordinary country that has forged a nation of storytellers. When she was seventeen years old, Hannah Kent travelled to Iceland from Australia. She’d never seen snow before, didn’t speak a word of Icelandic. All she knew was that she wanted to have an experience – to soak up something of the world. Soon she found herself isolated in a remote part of Iceland in a dark winter. It was a gruelling experience, but she quickly fell in love with the country: with its brutally beautiful landscapes and with its people. On returning home, with images of Iceland’s towering glaciers and windswept tundras in her dreams, Hannah began to write. Now, as a mother and a wife, she looks back to that extraordinary year in Iceland. Praise for Burial Rites: ‘Outstanding’ – Madeline Miller ‘Gripping, intriguing and unique’ – Kate Mosse ‘One of the best Scandinavian crime novels I’ve read’ – Independent ‘Remarkable’ – The Sunday Times ‘A must-read’ – Grazia