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... Like Howarth`s acclaimed debut, Heap Earth Upon It explores rural Irish life at a specific moment in time and delves into claustrophobic relationships and tangled identities, leaving you wondering who to trust until the very last page.