Heap Earth Upon It: Chloe Michelle Howarth in conversation with Gab Torr

We are so excited to welcome acclaimed writer, Chloe Michelle Howarth to talk with Gab Torr about her latest novel, Heap Earth Upon It. A haunting and richly Gothic novel about dark secrets, sibling rivalry and longing from the acclaimed author of the sapphic sensation Sunburn and one of Ireland’s most exciting new voices in fiction.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... Crackling with suspense, Heap Earth Upon It revisits the rural Ireland of Howarth’s critically acclaimed debut and delves into claustrophobic relationships and tangled identities, leaving youwondering who to trust until the very last page. Join us at The Mowbray, 118 Mowbray St, come for an evening of brilliant conversation with two incredible writers, and stay for a cocktail or two afterwards…