The High House

In "The High House," shortlisted for the 2021 Costa Novel Award, four individuals seek refuge and a sense of home amid a looming environmental catastrophe. Set in a secluded summer house equipped with essential supplies, Caro and her half-brother Pauly, fleeing the aftermath of a climate disaster, join Grandy and his granddaughter Sally in a struggle for survival. As they learn to coexist, the characters confront the harsh realities of dwindling resources and the fading knowledge of their caretaker, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extinction.