A story of a woman, Agnes, on death row in Iceland for the supposed murder of her partner. She is assigned a priest, whilst she waits out her final weeks, who is asked to support her. Their conversations of faith and humanity are fascinating to read as the priest dives deeper into the alleged criminal events which unfolded. 

The relationship which Agnes and Reverend Toti form over the course of the story has a profound effect on the tale as a whole and reminds the reader that the convicted are human too. A search for justice lies at the heart of this Icelandic tale with a complex pathway to find it.