The Hounding

In this haunting debut, The Hounding intertwines the eerie atmosphere of eighteenth-century England with the unsettling tale of the Mansfield sisters, five girls whose oddities spark rumors in the village of Little Nettlebed. As whispers of transformation and strange happenings abound, their neighbors grapple with suspicion and fear, revealing a deep-seated aversion to difference. Through the rotating perspectives of five villagers, the narrative explores the complexities of female defiance and the societal consequences faced by those who don’t conform. This richly atmospheric story invites listeners to contemplate the intersecting themes of fascination, dread, and the struggle for individuality.