To Dream of the Dead

In the village of Ledwardine, December brings an unprecedented flood, threatening to isolate the community and exacerbating tensions surrounding an aggressively-atheist author temporarily relocated for his safety amid threats from both fundamentalist Christians and offended Muslims. As archaeologists, including Merrily's teenage daughter, uncover ancient standing stones nearby, unsettling secrets emerge, especially concerning the author's increasingly anxious wife. With the church serving as a makeshift mortuary and the local shop running low on supplies, Merrily Watkins must navigate a chilling and intricate Christmas as the village confronts its own tumultuous history amidst rising waters.