The King's English Event - Salt Lake City UT, USA

Set against Iceland's stark landscape in 1829, Burial Rites is the story of Agnes, a young woman charged with the brutal murder of her former master, who is sent to live with a family on an isolated farm to await execution.

Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of Burial Rites from The King's English. Preorder your signed copy of Burial Rites today, by either calling the store at 801-484-9100 or ordering online. Please specify if you will be attending the event and if you want your book personalised.

Where: The Kings English Bookshop, 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA.

When: Thursday 17 April 2014, 7pm.

How much: This event is free!

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Friends of CSU and Firehouse Books Event - Ft. Collins CO, USA

Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites, will speak on Wednesday April 16, 2014, as part of the free author evenings series sponsored by the Friends of the Colorado State Uuniversity Libraries and the Poudre River Friends of the Library.

The event is free and open to the public - no tickets are required. Doors will open at 6.30pm, and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A book signing and sales will follow the program.

Where: Hilton Fort Collins, 25 W. Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA.

When: Wednesday 16 April 2014, 7pm.

How much: This event is free! 

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Tattered Cover Event - Denver CO, USA

Hannah Kent will read from and sign the new paperback edition of her bestselling debut novel Burial Rites. Set against Iceland’s stark landscape, 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. Riveting and rich with lyricism, Burial Rites is a brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story. 

Where: Tattered Cover Bookstore, 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, USA.

When: Tuesday 15 April 2014, 7.30pm.

How much: This event is free. 

Can’t make it to the signing? Look here, or request an autographed copy by emailing  books@tatteredcover.com.