The Repentants

In The Repentants, Kate Foster returns with a gripping slice of historical fiction that follows two women bound together by guilt, loyalty and hard-won resilience. Eliza and Chastity, linked by their shared crimes, are exiled to Iceland to atone at the command of Chastity’s husband—an order that feels less like justice and more like control.

Set against a stark northern landscape, the novel traces their uneasy journey into a place where survival is never guaranteed and every choice carries a cost. Drawing inspiration from real history, Foster builds a world of confinement and consequence, while keeping the focus firmly on the complicated interior lives of her heroines.

Perfect for readers who love feminist historical fiction, morally complex characters, and atmospheric settings that feel almost elemental.

Add *The Repentants* to your next read and discover Kate Foster at her most fearless.