Heap Earth Upon It with Chloe Michelle Howarth

Join us in conversation with Chloe Michelle Howarth as we discuss her new novel, Heap Earth Upon It.

January 1965. The orphaned O'Leary siblings - Tom, Jack, Anna and Peggy - arrive in the village of Ballycrea, tight-lipped about their troubled past and desperate for a fresh start. After being met with suspicion from most of the locals, the family are thrilled when they're taken under the wing of their well-respected neighbours, Bill and Betty Nevan, who offer them work, companionship and an opportunity to fit in.

But for one of the O'Learys, this new friendship sparks an intense attachment that makes the dynamic dangerous for all. It's difficult to bury secrets, but almost impossible to bury feelings...

Chloe Michelle Howarth is an Irish writer. She grew up in the West Cork countryside, and the landscapes, culture, and people of rural Ireland have served as an inspiration for her writing.

Chloe’s novel, Sunburn, was shortlisted for the inaugural Nero Book Awards in the Debut Fiction category; shortlisted at the British Book Awards in the Discover category, and shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize.