Yrsa is an Icelandic crime writer and children's novelist, born in Reykjavik in 1963. She is the author of a number of crime novels and has won several literary awards in Iceland. Her works have been translated into several languages and published in many countries.
Yrsa attended the University of Iceland to study civil engineering, completing her degree in 1983.
She worked as an engineer in Reykjavik for a few years before publishing her first book, u00dear lu00e1gu Danir u00ed u00fevu00ed, in 1998 under the pen name 'Yrsa Siguru00f0ardu00f3ttir'.
Her crime novels have gained her a lot of fame and popularity, both in Iceland and internationally.
Yrsa has won the Icelandic Crime Fiction Award four times for her novels, and her work has been adapted into films and TV shows.
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The Legacy is a crime novel by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. It follows lawyer Thora Gudmundsdottir as she investigates a case involving a wealthy family's inheritance.
I Remember You is a psychological horror novel by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. It tells the story of three friends who travel to a remote Icelandic village to renovate an old house and uncover its dark past.
The Absolution is a crime novel by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. It is the third book in the Children's House series and follows detective Huldar and child psychologist Freyja as they investigate the murder of a young girl.
Yrsa has said that she was inspired by the Icelandic sagas, which are full of violence and intrigue. She also enjoys creating complex characters and exploring the darker side of human nature.
No, Yrsa's books have been translated into many languages and are widely available in bookstores and online.
The Children's House series follows detectives investigating crimes against children in Reykjavik. It explores themes of trauma, abuse, and the justice system's treatment of victims.
Yes, Yrsa has won the Icelandic Crime Fiction Award four times for her novels, and her works have been nominated for many other literary awards.
Yes, several of Yrsa's books have been adapted into films and TV shows, both in Iceland and internationally. One of the most popular is the Icelandic TV series 'Trapped', based on Yrsa's novel of the same name.