{"product_id":"heap-earth-upon-it-verve-books","title":"Chloe Michelle Howarth - Heap Earth Upon It (VERVE BOOKS) | Literary Fiction Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFrom the multi-award nominated author of \u003cem\u003eSunburn\u003c\/em\u003e comes \u003cem\u003eHeap Earth Upon It\u003c\/em\u003e, a creeping story of sibling rivalry and dangerous obsession set in rural Ireland. This literary fiction novel delves into claustrophobic relationships and tangled identities, leaving readers questioning trust until the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eThe narrative begins in January 1965 when the orphaned O'Leary siblings—Tom, Jack, Anna, and Peggy—arrive in the village of Ballycrea, seeking a fresh start while keeping their troubled past secret. After initial suspicion from locals, the family finds acceptance under the wing of their neighbors, Bill and Betty Nevan, who offer work and companionship. However, for one of the siblings, this new friendship ignites an intense attachment that endangers everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eKey Themes \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eExplores sibling rivalry, dangerous obsession, and buried secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCombines emotional intensity and slow-burn sapphic obsession reminiscent of Julia Armfield and Yael van der Wouden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFeatures unsettling gothic undertones comparable to Daphne du Maurier's \u003cem\u003eRebecca\u003c\/em\u003e and Shirley Jackson's fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eA brutal exploration of the corrosive impact of shame and secrecy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChloe Michelle Howarth, recognized as one of Ireland's exciting queer voices, delivers a masterful, character-driven prose in this second novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chloe Michelle Howarth\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 5, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-0857309471\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198 x 129 x 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in this tense, gripping, and atmospheric rural Gothic novel perfect for readers who appreciate deep character studies and suspenseful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"by Chloe Michelle Howarth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640057110910,"sku":"0857309471","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81UWEuELVQL.jpg?v=1783101409","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/fr\/products\/heap-earth-upon-it-verve-books","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}