Ghost Wall

Sarah Moss's Ghost Wall is a compelling exploration of history, mythology, and human nature, set against the backdrop of a remote Northumberland camp where a teenage girl, Silvie, participates in an experimental archaeology project led by her obsessive and abusive father. Intertwined with Silvie's story is the haunting legend of a bog girl, a woman sacrificed long ago, creating a tense atmosphere that intensifies as the narrative progresses. Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2019, the novel offers a thought-provoking and timely reflection on the primal instincts and societal constructs that shape us.