Author: Hannah Kent

This is the best book I’ve read in a long time and I don’t even know who or what group recommended it.

The story takes place in Iceland in the early 1800’s. Agnes, Fredrik and Sigga have been convicted of murder and sentenced to execution by beheading. While Agnes awaits her execution date she is sent to live and work on a remote farm. Between visits by the Reverend and the mistress of the farm we learn Agnes’ story.

I already liked the book but when I read the author’s notes and learned it was based on a real trial and execution I liked it even more. Agnes was the last person in Iceland to be executed.

Goodreads Rating: * * * * *