The Lamb

Set in contemporary Cumbria, this dark and atmospheric debut novel blends folktale elements with horror, centering on Margot and her mother as they navigate their mysterious and unsettling life by the forest. As a stranger named Eden arrives during a snowstorm, Margot faces complex choices and comes to understand her own desires within the tense dynamics of her family. Praised for its poetic, gothic tone and bold storytelling, the book explores themes of female rage, empowerment, and the primal instincts that lie beneath everyday life.