Heap Earth upon It

In this gripping follow-up to Sunburn, bestselling author Chloe Michelle Howarth delves into themes of obsession, family, and identity in a claustrophobic tale set in January 1965 in the town of Ballycrea. The story follows the O’Leary siblings, who arrive with mysterious pasts and seek a fresh start. As they navigate their new life under the care of a wealthy couple, complicated relationships blossom, particularly between one sister and Betty Nevan, leading to blurred boundaries. With suspense and gothic elements, this novel explores buried secrets that threaten to unravel their hopes for a new future.