The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to an event with Hannah Kent on Thursday 31 October, 2013, at 6.00 for 6.30pm in the Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide.

Join Hannah Kent as she talks about her debut novel Burial Rites, and the true events surrounding Agnes Magnusdottir - the last person to be executed in Iceland, and on whose story the novel is based. In this talk, Hannah will discuss how she first came to hear about Agnes, the crime of which she was convicted, and why Hannah felt compelled to write her story. She will also speak about Iceland, and discuss how this extraordinary country continues to provide creative inspiration.

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When: Thursday 31 October, 2013, at 6.00 for 6.30pm

Where: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

To book: Please contact Robina Weir by Tuesday 29 October at robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au or call 08 8313 4064. Gold coin admission.